Pontiac is moving into the next phase of construction for hundreds of Oakland County employees to relocate to downtown — a move officials hope will revitalize the area.

Oakland County, city and state officials announced Thursday the demolition of the Phoenix Center at the intersection of South Saginaw and Water streets in downtown Pontiac in the next week. They said the demolition clears the way for developments, including two new parking garages, two acres of green space and the renovation of the former General Motors Corp. building at 31 E. Judson St., where 700 county employees are expected to relocate in 2027.

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