The Detroit City Council authorized a proposal to rezone a large portion of the site for industrial use as well as a brownfield redevelopment plan for the $62 million “Junction McGraw” project.
Christine Ferretti
Christine Ferretti is BridgeDetroit's managing editor, bringing 20 years of reporting and editing experience from The Detroit News, where she spent nearly a decade leading Detroit City Hall coverage, including the city's historic municipal bankruptcy. Her reporting has been recognized by the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Michigan Press Association.
Ferretti holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and public relations from Madonna University and has completed fellowships with the National Press Foundation and Michigan State University's Great Lakes Environmental Journalism Training Institute.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook
A new stage, play features for Spirit Plaza
Among the new amenities for the park are a covered stage, a swing set and a larger and more inclusive play area with a wheelchair-accessible merry-go-round and a climbing tower for a range of ages and abilities.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Detroit Thrive
Need food assistance? On-the-Go food pantry moving to Detroit
On-the-Go pantries allow individuals to schedule appointments and select groceries from fresh produce to grains to proteins.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Health and Welfare
Detroit to pay $52K to fix soil contamination at one demo site
This represents a fraction of the millions of dollars under consideration by the city’s legislative body for a broader analysis and backfill remediation stemming from work performed by the demolition firm Gayanga Co.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Transportation
Traffic changes, bike track for Belle Isle
The changes are among the projects outlined in the Belle Isle Park Multimodal Mobility Study, a 2.5-year study conducted to craft recommendations to ease traffic congestion, enhance accessibility and increase public safety for all park users.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing
Consultants to drill down on rental unit accessibility for Detroiters with disabilities
The one-year contract with Massachusetts-based KMA, LLC., will allow the city to examine accessibility for residents with varying abilities at up to 20 buildings with rental housing.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Jobs & Economic Development
Should Detroit boost transparency in data center discussions?
Detroit City Councilman Scott Benson convened the cross-sector workgroup last month to share feedback on zoning policy for future data center developments in Detroit amid an explosion of interest and concern nationally.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook
$8M in sidewalk repairs coming to Detroit neighborhoods
The contract will largely address the backlog of more than 6,300 sidewalks identified for repair as of Jan. 1, 2026.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
Detroit’s EMS support contracts remain on hold
Several council members and the fire union are advocating for shorter, one-year agreements with the hopes of a quick ramp-up on staffing and equipment.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing
Ex-Leland House tenants get access to collect belongings
There are 32 households signed up to retrieve belongings out of the 38 households.