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Mayor Eyes Vacant Train Depot for Police HQ

DETROIT-The old Michigan Central Depot in southwest Detroit is Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's choice to be the city's new police headquarters. Although it is favored for a number of reasons, a deal has yet to be worked out between the city and the building's owners on the renovations that would be needed.

By Dan Heaton | Updated on October 14, 2003

DETROIT-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick says the old Michigan Central Depot is his choice to serve as the site of the Motor City’s new police headquarters. No deal, however, has yet been worked out between the city and the building’s owners on the renovation that would be needed to transform the aging train station into a police station.

The 17-story building–vacant for 15 years–has been targeted for many development projects over the year. Now, the mayor’s office says it is the best choice to replace the existing police headquarters on Beaubien Street.

Kilpatrick likes the depot for a number of reasons:

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