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Residents complain of dust, blight and stalled construction; city officials outline enforcement steps
Summary
Several residents told council about dust from water‑main work on Mahone, an unfinished gymnastics center on 9 Mile and Lasher, and the fire‑damaged Plum Hollow Market; city staff described dust‑control measures, permit enforcement and a pending demolition permit for Plum Hollow.
Multiple residents raised neighborhood concerns during public comment at the Sept. 15 Southfield City Council meeting about construction dust from water‑main and road work on Mahone, an unfinished gymnastics center on 9 Mile and Lasher, and an ongoing clean‑up and demolition timeline for the fire‑damaged Plum Hollow Market.
Vanessa Thrasher told the council that since August dust from utility and road work on Mahone has left homes and cars coated in dirt and asked whether the contractor could include resident assistance, such as weekly car washes, given the inconvenience. Thrasher also raised broader concerns about a partially completed gymnastics center that…
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