Just over 100 properties have been excavated so far over the eight-month process; another 450-plus properties still need to be addressed.
Detroit City Notebook
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment
Detroit council opposes unchecked water use by AI data centers
The resolution notes that artificial intelligence data centers use water to cool down and “consume a tremendous amount of resources.”
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Election 2026
Primary election: Early in-person voting starts Saturday
The primary election on Aug. 4 determines party nominations for Congress, state Legislature and governor.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
Detroit City Council approves $5.8M settlement in wrongful conviction
The agreement, approved Tuesday by Detroit City Council, will bring a conclusion to a 2018 lawsuit filed by Detroiter Aaron Salter.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing
Detroit settles suit against realty group owing $460K in blight tickets
The action comes after the city filed a lawsuit late last year in Wayne County Circuit Court against Munoz, of Detroit International Holding LLC and Munoz Realty Inc., and several of his companies and associates over blighted conditions that threatened the health and safety of residents.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing
Detroit council weighs legal settlement with realty group with hundreds of rundown rentals
The city filed a lawsuit in December against Gaston Munoz and various companies that he owns over property conditions.
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Detroit begins drafting data center regulations
As the policy effort gets underway, city planning and building officials are also working to determine what types of small-scale facilities are already operating in Detroit.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Transportation
Detroit legislators back Wayne County transit millage
A Detroit City Council resolution notes that transit service is a lifeline for low-income residents, seniors, residents with disabilities and essential workers.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
ShotSpotter contract extension approved
The nine-month agreement with SoundThinking, formerly known as ShotSpotter, has sparked controversy over its cost and effectiveness.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Health and Welfare
Detroit activates cooling centers amid extreme heat
All Detroit Recreation Centers will remain open during normal operating hours to provide heat relief.