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The state of Michigan will help with brownfield redevelopment LANSING, MI (Associated Press) -

Redevelopment projects in Detroit, Flint,Grand Rapids, Hamtramck and Lansing are getting a boost with state tax incentives.

Gov. Jennifer Granholm said Tuesday the projects are in line for brownfield redevelopment assistance from the state. Granholm, who leaves office at the end of this year, made the announcement at her last scheduled meeting with the Michigan Economic Growth Authority board.

The brownfield redevelopment projects are aimed at providing new life and investment for abandoned or contaminated sites.

The projects include housing and medical office developments in Detroit, business school developments in Grand Rapids and mixed use developments in Lansing. © Copyright 2012, Associated Press