Left in the Dust: How a Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant Took Over a Detroit Community
About this episode
Residents of a Detroit neighborhood confront issues caused by a billionaire-owned concrete plant and the lack of support from local officials.
After a company erected a concrete plant in a quiet neighborhood with the aid of the city, residents began battling clouds of dust and other problems. They say local and state officials have been little help. By Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit. Co-published with BridgeDetroit. Originally published July 6, 2026. Recorded by News Over Audio. Support our journalism by donating at propublica.org/donate.
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