"Eliminating blight frees up space for homes and small businesses and makes our communities safer, better places to live, work, and invest. I am grateful to cities and towns across our state who are utilizing these resources to clear blight, supporting economic development and job growth in downtowns and main streets. Let's keep working together to help more families and businesses "make it' in Michigan and make long overdue investments to foster stronger, healthier, and more vibrant communities."