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Joe Hart, development director for Taubman, declined to comment on the growing opposition but cautioned that any such sentiments are premature.He said his company is only considering building on the 360-acre site in Monroe and has not formally announced any detailed plan for what he describes as a "regional shopping center."
Mr. Hart said that, if his company proceeds with a new mall, it would likely resemble Taubman's Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, Mich., with more than 200 stores.
Mr. Hart said that while an interchange would make a mall viable at the site, one is also necessary for helping improve the area for all resi dents.
"Based on our preliminary analysis, we believe an interchange is important to that region," he said.
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Joe Hart, development director for Taubman, declined to comment on the growing opposition but cautioned that any such sentiments are premature.He said his company is only considering building on the 360-acre site in Monroe and has not formally announced any detailed plan for what he describes as a "regional shopping center."
Mr. Hart said that, if his company proceeds with a new mall, it would likely resemble Taubman's Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, Mich., with more than 200 stores.
Mr. Hart said that while an interchange would make a mall viable at the site, one is also necessary for helping improve the area for all resi dents.
"Based on our preliminary analysis, we believe an interchange is important to that region," he said.