December 6, 2004

As tax cuts end, Detroit assesses enterprise zones

This article about tax breaks in enterprise zones quotes a Wayne State professor from the College of Urban, Labor and Metropolitan Affairs. \"There needs to be as many ways to target redevelopment in certain areas,\" said Robin Boyle, professor of urban planning at Wayne State University, suggesting clusters or a village concept of housing to direct subsidies. What\'s more, he said, is the lack of transit-oriented development in Detroit. \"That\'s the very big picture,\" Boyle said.

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