Popps Packing: An old meat packing plant becomes a driving force in Hamtramck’s creative community

When Graem Whyte and Faina Lerman bought a former Hamtramck meat packing plant in 2007, they didn't anticipate it becoming a catalyst for neighborhood growth and redevelopment.

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Walter Wasacz is a writer and the former managing editor of Model D. You can find more of his writings here.

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