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Corktown resident hopes “little man” isn’t forgotten as Ford eyes Michigan Central Station

Michigan Central Station in Detroit
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Above all, King said that he hopes potential buyers "have love for the community, [and] have love for the people."

 

 

As Ford talks of buying Michigan Central Station, residents in the surrounding neighborhood might be the ones seeing the most impact.

Howard King, a longtime Corktown resident, joined Stateside to give his perspective on the potential purchase as a member of the local community.

 

Listen above for the full conversation to hear how Corktown has changed over King's 67 years there, who he expects to benefit from Ford coming to the community, and what he hopes Ford considers as they move forward. 

 

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