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an important effort lead by the city in reinforcing a vital piece of the city
The project has two separate but related focus areas: the historic core of the market, centered on the market sheds, and an area targeted for the expansion of food industry businesses to the north and east of the existing market district. The expansion of the market is necessitated by new federal food regulations triggered by the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act and the desire by the City of Detroit to retain and expand the job opportunities provided by the food industry.



Walkability, green infrastructure, and room for growth are accounted for in the accessibility plan. [[Courtesy Utile)

Walkability and a live-work lifestyle will be important in the Eastern Market [[Courtesy Utile)