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Posted inBusiness, Detroit City 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, Detroit City 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 inBusiness, Environment
Stanton Yards development merges art, nature on Detroit River, envisions ‘thriving new community destination’
A waterfront extension of Detroit’s Little Village cultural development is planned as a 13-acre public gathering place.
Posted inArts & Culture, Business
Midtown Detroit businesses planning new holiday experience amid Noel Night hiatus
During Noel Night’s hiatus, more than 20 Midtown businesses are coming together to host Merry Midtown on Dec. 6.
Posted inBusiness, Jobs & Economic Development
Residents strike deal with Detroit City FC for community fund, $17 minimum wage
The $198 million stadium project includes a 15,000-seat stadium, 421-space parking deck and 76 apartment units.
Posted inBusiness
Op-Ed: Rethink the $1 per-ticket surcharge proposed on DCFC tickets
Michigan law requires an authorizing state law before local governments may levy new taxes.
Posted inBusiness, Civic and Community Information
What’s in Detroit City FC community benefits proposal?
Detroit City FC agreed to create plans to tackle parking, housing, noise reduction from construction and more.
Posted inBusiness, Environment
$225K in new grants available for Detroit farmers
Applications for grants from Eastern Market Partnership and the City of Detroit are now open to Detroit farmers.
Posted inBusiness, Environment, Health and Welfare
Detroit inspector general suspends demolition contractor for contaminated dirt
Based on a preliminary review, the inspector general’s office requested the city’s Construction and Demolition Department conduct testing of the dirt, which found that the soil in more than 80% of properties Gayanga worked on failed to meet the state’s residential standards, according to a news release.