A $20 million fund announced Tuesday aims to help more than 1,000 income eligible Detroiters fix up the living conditions of their homes.
Epic aid
How Detroit is spending COVID relief funds
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.
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.
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.
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.
Detroit approves plan to give workers paid parental leave
The city intends to launch its paid parental leave program on Jan. 1.
City Council approves 2022-23 budget, priorities for ARPA spending
City council votes to boost budget by $12.7 million to support programs for Detroit employees and overtaxed homeowners.
Detroit’s plan for equal internet access starts with Hope Village
Digital access plan promises a path to lower monthly rates and higher speeds. A citywide plan is underway.
Detroit wants Shot Spotter in more ‘high crime’ areas
So far in 2022, there have been 4,738 shots fired in the areas where the gunshot surveillance technology is being used by police.
DDOT wants more surveillance on city buses
The concept has been floated as an improved safety measure during public input sessions as the department decides how it should spend $51 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.