The two projects, valued at nearly $300 million when combined, reflect successes and limitations of the city’s community benefits process.
City Council Notebook
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 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.
Posted inCity Council Notebook, Housing, Political and Public Policy Information
How can Detroit repair past harms? Reparations recommendations are in
The 588-page report was shared with BridgeDetroit after it was submitted to the City Council at the end of October.
Posted inCity Council Notebook, Housing
Detroit zoning changes would cater to more housing
A public hearing will be set to consider a new set of zoning changes meant to encourage new housing built by small local developers.
Posted inCity Council Notebook, Police & Public Safety
Will Detroit law on police bodycam footage create transparency?
Detroit City Council approves an ordinance requiring the release of certain body camera footage and five Detroiters will be honored with secondary street signs.
Posted inCity Council Notebook, Housing
Will Kercheval housing project bring density or displacement?
The plan includes a four-story building with 48 housing units, amenities for tenants, five spaces for retail businesses, a reconfigured parking lot and a new entrance to the park.