BridgeDetroit asks developers who will benefit from a group of publicly-supported downtown projects.
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Council questions remain as District Detroit closes in on tax break approval
Detroit council committee advances $750 million in tax abatements for downtown projects. Some say stronger guarantees are still in order, others warn delays can kill deals.
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Join a virtual conversation on ‘Building Black Development’
The BridgeDetroit newsroom and Detroit Public Television’s American Black Journal will partner on a March 15 town hall to elevate challenges Black residents and developers face and some solutions helping to build up Black development in Detroit.
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Duggan defends use of tax breaks to spur development
Detroit’s mayor focused on the benefits of tax abatements while the city considers approving $800 million in incentives for a major downtown project.
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Detroit council vows ‘deep dive’ into District Detroit subsidies
A request for $616 million in public subsidies for District Detroit has made its way to the council table, kicking off what will likely be a heated debate over who benefits.
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New Michigan scholarship seeks to fill jobs at state’s EV companies
Michigan needs more electrical engineers and software developers for the companies it’s attracting to make electric vehicles. With this new plan, Michigan is turning to colleges for them.
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Black tech entrepreneurs host networking event to aid startups
“Changing the Narrative: Celebrating Black Founders and Inspiring the Future of Black Entrepreneurship in Michigan” will offer networking opportunities and funding tips.
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‘Transformational’ or ‘hostile?’ District Detroit benefits deal advances
Neighborhood advisory council approves benefits deal negotiated with District Detroit developers, setting the stage for debates on public subsidies.
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District Detroit offers ‘largest ever’ benefits deal. Some doubt the math.
A massive $1.5 billion development project in downtown Detroit is moving forward amid concerns about how community benefits are being evaluated.
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Henry Ford teams with Pistons owner, MSU on $2.5B development
Plan for a new hospital, medical research facility, housing and commercial space is pitched as the latest “transformative” investment in Detroit.