Federal government eyes Detroit property sales

The big picture: The move — coupled with efforts from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to end federal leases — is creating confusion about the future of the federal workforce and its real estate footprint in the city and across the country.

Zoom in: Detroit properties that were on the list, according to Crain's, included the Rosa Parks Federal Building at 985 Michigan Ave., as well as its parking garage and a surface parking lot on Howard Street.

• The surface lot is near the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Ave., which was not included on the GSA's list.

What they're saying: The GSA has "received an overwhelming amount of interest" since the list was briefly published, a spokesperson told Axios Detroit in an emailed statement.

What's next: The agency expects to republish the list in the near future as it continuously evaluates its assets.

• "To be clear, just because an asset is on the list doesn't mean it's immediately for sale. However, we will consider compelling offers (in accordance with applicable laws and regulations) and do what's best for the needs of the federal government and taxpayer," the GSA spokesperson said.