Each of the seven City Council districts will receive a $250,000 allocation, which could be used on projects such as park improvements, recreational enhancements, beautification projects and other neighborhood needs.
Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press
Posted inHousing, Political and Public Policy Information
Sheffield unveils Detroit land bank reforms to tackle resident frustrations
The plan centers on a resident-first approach to strengthen land bank buyer protections through property tours and other support in renovating severely distressed properties.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit City Council to choose 5 honorary street signs from 20 nominees
One council member is proposing a one-year moratorium on new applications in 2027 to consider amendments to the secondary street sign process.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Election 2026
Detroit’s election chief expects November 2026 turnout to surpass 2022
Winfrey said she feels confident this election will run “as smoothly and safely as previous elections.”
Posted inJobs & Economic Development, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit City Council member’s probe of east side bars sparks uproar
The requests can be received only as an opening salvo in blocking new bars or threatening those that are open, some business leaders and residents say.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare, Police & Public Safety
Detroit releases report with plans to tackle community health issues
The Detroit Health Department releases its most comprehensive report detailing community health since 2018.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Political and Public Policy Information
Sheffield releases 100+ page report on Detroiters quality of life issues
More than 8,000 residents responded to the Rise Higher Detroit survey — representing 39 of the city’s 46 ZIP codes.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Police & Public Safety
Mayor Sheffield announces Occupy the Summer programming
The new program will run for 10 weeks during the summer months and feature extended hours at nine recreation centers, neighborhood activations every Friday and the return of the popular Midnight Basketball program.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Housing, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit demolition contractor Gayanga shutting down, suing city
Gayanga Co., the Detroit-based demolition contractor accused by city officials of using contaminated dirt to backfill properties and now at the center of a federal investigation, announced Thursday, May 7, that it is shutting down.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety, Political and Public Policy Information
Mayor Mary Sheffield, Detroit police unveil 6-point public safety plan
Detroit officials said they are implementing proactive crime reduction tactics to prevent issues like accidental gun deaths, drifting, drag racing and more.