River Pointe Tower Tenants Union members say they are frustrated over housing conditions and are urging Detroit City Council members to intervene.
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
Detroit’s plan to relight residential blocks, alleyways
The initiative will launch with a series of April community meetings across the city. The installation of at least 3,000 new mid-block street lights across all seven council districts is expected to get underway in the summer.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Detroit Public Library system capital needs study to yield ‘a big number’
A capital assessment is underway. Library officials expect the needs will range from $200 to $300 million.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Political and Public Policy Information
Data center moratorium for Detroit?
The council voted 6-2 Tuesday in favor of the moratorium resolution, with Council President James Tate Jr. and Pro Tem Coleman A. Young Jr. voting no.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Political and Public Policy Information
New ‘property portal’ to apply for city-owned, land bank properties
The application replaces an older format and will be used for city surplus properties, including industrial, commercial, and high-density residential parcels.
Posted inTransportation
DDOT drivers would see pay raise in contract headed to City Council
Additional performance incentives for attendance and safety give drivers the opportunity to take home more than their regional counterparts.
Posted inEducation, Political and Public Policy Information
Sherry Gay-Dagnogo selected as Detroit’s next ombudsman
The Detroiter is set to resign from the DPSCD Board of Education ahead of the 10-year appointment. She will earn $195,000 per year.
Posted inArts & Culture, Business
Greektown restaurants, bars still open for business amid extensive construction project
The Monroe Streetscape Transformation Project is years in the making with the aim of reinvigorating Greektown.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Belle Isle seeks community feedback on 11 potential investments
The summerlong outreach effort also includes an on-the-ground team of staff and volunteers who will gather feedback at the park and various community events throughout Detroit.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
What would happen if the Detroit Land Bank were dissolved? CEO explains
Land bank CEO Tammy Daniels discussed the DLBA’S function and future plans as some residents and City Council members debate its value.