The pilot build of a single-family home in Detroit’s Islandview is anticipated to be the first state-funded, 3D-printed house constructed in Michigan
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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.
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Evictions make it harder for Michigan families to find housing, advocates say
Eviction cases can leave long-lasting scars on families, making it more difficult for them to find future housing. A bipartisan bill wants to change.
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Council approves law to give Detroiters shot at adult-use marijuana sales
Under an ordinance adopted Tuesday, up to 100 adult-use licenses will be granted in Detroit.
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Clinic to help Detroiters get driver’s licenses restored
Under state legislation that went into effect in October, about 350,000 people across the state, including 67,000 in Detroit alone, are now eligible to have restrictions on their licenses lifted.
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Police complaint backlog means fewer Detroit residents being heard
Some residents say the backlog is hurting their confidence in the board’s ability to hold the police department accountable and BOPC also divided on whether enough is being done.
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Black developers carve out a place for residents in Detroit’s future
Black real estate developers say their work will ensure Black spaces have a place in Detroit’s future and that their investments will create a more equitable city.
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People Mover needs $100M in upgrades and more Detroit riders
The People Mover is set to reopen in mid-April and aiming to strengthen partnerships with community organizations and cultural institutions to rebuild ridership.
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Wayne County halts foreclosures on certain owner-occupied homes through March 2023
The Wayne County Treasurer’s Office will not be foreclosing on certain owner-occupied properties through next March.