Detroit got $827 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars. See how it has been spent so far and the other city projects on the horizon.
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How Detroit is spending COVID relief funds
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Free legal help program for low-income Detroiters facing eviction is delayed
The program, created via a new city ordinance, is meant to provide lawyers for low-income Detroiters and was to start Oct. 1.
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Millions of dollars in rental assistance drying up — and could bring evictions in Michigan
Millions in rent aid was a game changer for vulnerable families across the state. As those dollars dry up, eviction filings are expected to rise.
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Council asks Duggan to fix, sell homes to middle-income Detroiters
A newly approved Detroit City Council resolution includes elements of a $203 million housing plan announced by the mayor last week.
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A $20M fund aims to help 1,000 Detroiters tap into home repair resources
A $20 million fund announced Tuesday aims to help more than 1,000 income eligible Detroiters fix up the living conditions of their homes.
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City Council wants driver bonuses, low-income fare for DDOT riders
DDOT has held public input sessions in recent weeks to discuss how it should spend $51 million in federal rescue dollars.
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Neighborhood beautification projects are first use of Pistons tax fund
Nonprofit groups are encouraged to take advantage of $2.25 million for beautification projects in Detroit neighborhoods.
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Advocates spar with Detroit over terms of eviction legal aid
Detroiters are pushing for a free legal services program that requires lawyers to have demonstrated experience working with low-income residents on eviction cases.
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Tell us, Detroit – are you being heard?
Please join BridgeDetroit for our town hall meetings held across the city in each City Council district from mid-May through July.
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Detroit approves plan to give workers paid parental leave
The city intends to launch its paid parental leave program on Jan. 1.