The layout is similar to how Spirit Plaza had been arranged before, but new amenities are meant to be more permanent through winter months.
Malachi Barrett
Malachi Barrett is a mission-oriented reporter working to liberate information for Detroiters.
Barrett previously worked for MLive covering local news and statewide politics in Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Detroit. He was named Michigan’s 2019 Newspaper Rising Star by the Associated Press. Barrett graduated from Central Michigan University in 2016.
Barrett lives in Detroit's Pingree Park neighborhood on the eastside with his wife. He's mostly from Battle Creek, but also lived in California, Wisconsin, West Virginia, South Carolina and Japan.
Posted inCity Council Notebook
Notebook: Farewell, city council
The City Council unanimously authorized tax breaks and a community benefits agreement for Detroit City FC’s planned AlumniFi stadium in Corktown.
Posted inBusiness, City Council Notebook
Midtown project for food, apartment space seeks tax break
The project will seek a 12-year tax exemption, according to city records.
Posted inBusiness, City Council Notebook
Detroit City Council approves WNBA practice center, DCFC stadium tax breaks
The two projects, valued at nearly $300 million when combined, reflect successes and limitations of the city’s community benefits process.
Posted inCity Council Notebook, Civic and Community Information
Detroit City Council honors Sheffield, Durhal in year’s final meeting
Council members took time at the end of Tuesday’s meeting to thank Durhal for his work over the last four years.
Posted inCity Council Notebook, Civic and Community Information
Land Bank, Detroit City Council reach renewed agreement
The land bank has been working for nearly two years without a formal agreement in place; the prior agreement expired in December 2023.
Posted inElection 2025, Police & Public Safety
How did write-in candidates fare in Detroit 2025 elections?
Results are in for advisory council, commission with competing write-in candidates.
Posted inCity Council Notebook, Environment
Suspension upheld for prominent Detroit demolition contractor
Malachi Barrett has the latest from Detroit City Council: Suspension upheld for prominent demo contractor, pay raises and the prospect of a Rivertown Business Improvement Zone.
Posted inCity Council Notebook, Jobs & Economic Development
Detroit City Council approves tax breaks for WNBA headquarters
The project at the former Uniroyal site won’t trigger community benefits negotiations.
Posted inCity Council Notebook
Detroit council punts zoning changes
Malachi has the latest news from the City Council table: zoning proposal delays, Belle Isle Boathouse lease request and an inspector general investigation.