Detroit’s industrial market ended 2019 on a strong note, as nearly 1.5 million square feet was absorbed in the fourth quarter. Average asking rents have grown by 4.4 percent year-over-year, while vacancies have leveled off over the same period. Leasing activity was healthy in the fourth quarter with some of the more significant deals being Piston Automotive renewing their lease for 256,100 square feet in Redford and Ternes Packaging taking 303,000 square feet in Pontiac.