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.
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Detroit arena workers want labor standards board
An industry standards board would create recommendations to improve working conditions at Little Caesars Arena, Ford Field and Comerica Park.
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Mayor promotes $100M in job training opportunities for Detroiters
An estimated 15,469 Detroiters don’t have jobs. Mayor Mike Duggan highlighted five key city programs aimed at getting more residents trained and into the workforce.
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Long term unemployed could get jobs through new Detroit program
Detroit residents can apply for “Jump Start,” a new workforce training program starting Jan. 31.
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Hantz tree farm falls short on solving east side blight
John Hantz acquired cheap swaths of land on the east side with plans for an urban tree farm. Neighbors say the wealthy entrepreneur has fallen short but operates under a special deal not afforded to residents.
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District Detroit negotiations explore price tag of community benefits
Early negotiations between the resident advisory council, developers and mayor’s office provide a window into the divide of how community benefits are viewed.
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Detroit-based academy to help train residents for jobs in energy efficiency
DTE and Walker-Miller Energy Services partner on Energy Efficiency Academy to train and aid Detroiters in landing entry-level jobs starting at or above $18 per hour.
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Building Black wealth and opportunity with intention
This year will mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his seminal ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.