The City has touted several new affordable housing plans across Detroit. But here’s why those sites are difficult to build and why some Detroiters still may not qualify for housing.
Olivia Lewis
Olivia Lewis is a former Gannett news reporter. She covered social justice and opportunity for the Battle Creek Enquirer before transitioning to the Indianapolis Star to cover Hamilton County. Her byline has appeared in the Houston Chronicle and the Daily Press in Newport News, Virginia, among other publications.
Lewis joins the BridgeDetroit team following a stint in the charitable sector. She has worked with Direct Relief International, the Kresge Foundation, and most recently the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF). While at CMF, Lewis created the first Policy Brief publication in partnership with the Office of Foundation Liaison.
Lewis is a graduate of Hampton University and received her master of public policy degree from the University of Michigan.
Though a North Carolina native, Lewis has strong family ties to the Great Lakes State and is proud to call Detroit her home.
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Why we live in Detroit, and why we won’t leave
According to the 2020 census, Detroit’s population has decreased again. While more white residents seem to have moved into the city as the Black population declines, Detroiters across three generations share why living in Detroit is important to them and how to keep Black investment and Black people in the Motor City.
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Third dose of COVID vaccine available to Detroiters
The FDA and CDC approved a third dose of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines to combat coronavirus last week. The City of Detroit will begin distribution at the TCF Center on Tuesday.
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Detroit’s population decreased, again – or did it?
Census data from 2020 released Thursday show another decrease in Detroit’s population. Mayor Mike Duggan says the city was undercounted, following a nontraditional count process due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Election takeaways and a preview of the next Detroit City Council
Results in the City Council races in Tuesday’s primary election highlight what Detroit voters want in a representative and their priorities. With three districts guaranteed to get new councilmembers and another open at-large seat, local representation is all but guaranteed to shift in Detroit.
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Why more Detroiters aren’t getting vaccinated: Fear
Less than half of Detroiters are vaccinated, and of those who refuse the drug, many say they fear its safety and potential side effects. But the facts show there is less to fear than they may think.
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Reimbursement remains unclear for Detroit’s flood victims
Two weeks after Detroit’s heavy summer rain flooded thousands of homes, residents are still cleaning up debris and filing claims to restore their property. With high insurance premiums and low coverage, Detroiters are relying on FEMA for assistance.
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Detroit’s eastside neighborhoods under water advisory
The Morningside, East English Village, and Cornerstone Village neighborhoods are under a water advisory by the City of Detroit due to resident reports of brown, rusty water in their taps and toilets.
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Detroiters demand solutions after massive flooding
Nearly 6 inches of rain inundated Detroit’s water and sewage systems last weekend, causing basements to flood in residential and commercial properties across the city. As residents continue to clean the debris and file insurance claims, they say quick, Band-Aid fixes are unacceptable.
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6 new businesses and spaces in Detroit
Detroit’s business owners and creatives are starting the summer off hot — with new spaces and places for Detroiters to eat, work and play. Here’s a list of six new spots created by Black people, women or people of color you should definitely know about.