As community mourns, Detroit police said the killing of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue President Samantha Woll does not appear to be a hate crime.
Malachi Barrett
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Setback for land value tax reflects distrust, confusion with Detroit plan
Detroit’s land value tax plan is causing divisions between residents, lawmakers and city officials. Duggan says it’s a tool for the city to “fix something ourselves.”
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroit’s land value tax plan explained
BridgeDetroit spent the last few weeks speaking with policy experts, city officials and residents to bring some clarity to questions about the proposal.
Posted inEnvironment
Can the DNR save Belle Isle’s historic boathouse?
Historic preservationists and water recreation advocates are pushing back against possible demolition. State said community input will be sought.
Posted inCity Council Notebook
Notebook: Bus drivers need bathrooms
Malachi Barrett has the weekly roundup from Detroit City Council: bathroom access for bus drivers, a Detroit congressional candidate and the cost of graffiti removal.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Detroit police say ShotSpotter is worth the cost, despite few arrests
Shootings are down this year, but Detroit City Council members say they need more data to determine whether gunshot surveillance is helping to drive the decline.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development
District Detroit construction stalled by parking lot sale negotiation
A plan to redevelop a collection of downtown properties has hit a snag.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroiters being selected to lead community negotiations for $3B project
A nine-member advisory council will seek benefits and protections through an agreement with developers behind the expansion of Henry Ford Health and a housing project in New Center.
Posted inCity Council Notebook
Notebook: Land value tax plan slows down
Malachi Barrett has the weekly roundup from Detroit City Council: delaying a land value tax ballot proposal and new council district maps.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroit council member backs plan to eliminate property taxes
Detroit City Council Member Mary Waters is supporting a tax elimination proposal championed by Michigan Republicans.