The application replaces an older format and will be used for city surplus properties, including industrial, commercial, and high-density residential parcels.
Detroit City Notebook
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook
Staff change, our commitment to Detroit
After four years at BridgeDetroit covering city government, Malachi Barrett is preparing for a new kind of public service.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook
Staff update: Malachi’s next chapter
This year marks my 10th as a reporter. It’s a nice round number that helps me feel content to step back and try something new.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook, Transportation
Feds won’t fund Detroit road diets
Deputy Director of Complete Streets Christina Peltier said a federal grant agreement prevents Detroit from removing lanes or reducing traffic capacity on Gratiot Avenue.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment
Detroit closes in on goal to double tree canopy
Detroit councilman is urging Mayor Mary Sheffield to boost the city’s Forestry Division by $4 million to plant and maintain more trees.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing
Leland House moveout still weeks away
The city’s latest offer would give tenants who sign a waiver of liability a full day to pack their belongings with the help of two friends.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Political and Public Policy Information
Will Sheffield continue tax cut streak?
The budget plan outlines Mayor Mary Sheffield’s spending priorities and kickstarts a month-long City Council review process before a final plan is authorized in April.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook, Political and Public Policy Information
New ‘evolution’ for Detroit Department of Neighborhoods
Bryan Peckinpaugh said his main goal as the new director of the Department of Neighborhoods is to advance outreach so residents are aware of all the services Detroit offers and improve the customer experience so residents can take advantage of them.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
Detroit police ask Sheffield to fund new truck traffic unit
Residents named semi-truck pollution, stronger trucking regulations and expanded enforcement as budget priorities in budget forums hosted earlier this year by the Department of Neighborhoods.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Corktown CPA building gets historic protection
The historic designation ensures future owners can’t demolish the vacant building.