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Left in the Dust: How a Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant Took Over a Detroit Community
A billionaire-owned concrete plant operated by Crown Enterprises has acquired over 160 properties in Detroit's Cadillac Heights neighborhood, demolishing homes and displacing residents like Christina Kary. The company's expansion, facilitated by city policies including a 2019 land-swap deal and lenient permitting, has caused environmental and community disruptions, including dust, noise, and industrial lighting.
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