Final demolition set at Detroit housing project

Officials plan to kick off the final phase of demolition of a well-known vacant housing project in Detroit's Brush Park near the Chrysler Freeway, Mack Avenue and St. Antoine Street.

Active demolition begins at 2 p.m. today on four 15-story towers that are part of the former Frederick Douglass Homes, better known as the Brewster projects.

The housing project once was home to boxer Joe Louis, as well as the Supremes before the musical trio became vital voices of the Motown sound. Other demolition work began at the site last year.

A news conference is planned with attendees including Mayor Mike Duggan; Sandra Henriquez, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development assistant secretary; and Don Graves, President Barack Obama's point person on Detroit.

The bankrupt city says the demolition is being paid for through $6.5 million in federal funds.

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Final demolition set at Detroit housing project