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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Detroit public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Vacant lots
Land bank disparate treatment; election comments
Illegal demolition and makeshift parking lot on Six Mile and Gratiot
Neighborhood redevelopment
PA 146 hearing / RenCen
RenCen / riverfront
7601 Second Ave / RenCen
Herman Kiefer / Woodward sidewalks
RenCen redevelopment
RenCen housing
NAC transparency
Developer accountability
NAC transparency / CBA commitments
RenCen skyline preservation
RenCen workforce / youth jobs
RenCen TIF plan
Neighborhood reinvestment
Contaminated soil and housing development
RenCen redevelopment / NDA
TBP technical questions
RenCen / East Riverfront
RenCen / government spending
RiverEast redevelopment / marinas
RenCen incentives / developer conduct
RenCen financials / brownfield eligibility
RenCen / Black developers
Community outreach
RenCen CBA / small business
RenCen / Riverside Marina
Bridging Neighborhoods / Delray residents
Renaissance Center due diligence
Renaissance Center preservation
Renaissance Center preservation and residential solar
Vanity Ballroom demolition and Hyde Park HOA
Blight and Property Auctions
East Riverfront development
Public comment / Ren Cen
Renaissance Center redevelopment
Renaissance Center PILOT
2027 NCAA Final Four Special Event Permitting
Development & housing
Leland House
Hemmerle building conditions
Gilbert C4 nonprofit / RenCen
Housing conditions and tenant rights
Vacant Lot Acquisition and Land Bank Processes
Housing and Code Enforcement
Landy estate and LLC transparency
North Corktown abatement
Jobs and amenities development assemblage
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Detroit from local and regional media.
Detroit City Council to choose 5 honorary street signs from 20 nominees
One council member is proposing a one-year moratorium on new applications in 2027 to consider amendments to the secondary street sign process.
Nov 9, 2026Sheffield unveils Detroit land bank reforms to tackle resident frustrations
The plan centers on a resident-first approach to strengthen land bank buyer protections through property tours and other support in renovating severely distressed properties.
Nov 9, 2026Black Michiganders helped push Abdul El‑Sayed to victory – but he was less popular with this key voting bloc than some other Democrats
Early election results do not indicate whether Black voters embraced El-Sayed’s progressive platform or simply voted for the Democratic candidate.
Nov 8, 2026‘A historic turning point’: Muslim Americans celebrate Abdul El-Sayed’s victory
“They tried to demonize people because of how they pray,” El-Sayed said. “And Michigan — the whole Michigan — clapped back.” Outlier Media · By Jacqueline Ganun, Joey Cappelletti and David Crary, The Associated Press · ‘A historic turning point’: Mu...
Nov 6, 2026Another Detroit concrete crusher? Sir Crush-A-Lot draws neighborhood opposition
DVM Utilities, Inc. began operating last fall in northwest Detroit with a state permit but without required city permits. It halted operations this year after a complaint was made to the city and DVM became aware it needed a permit.
Nov 6, 2026Displaced residents of Leland House in Detroit to get $15K each
The settlement, which could exceed $500,000 in total, was obtained by the Detroit Tenants Union on behalf of the 37 residents, who were forced to evacuate the 21-story downtown high-rise last December.
Nov 6, 2026Detroit school board’s new elected members bring history, criticism, and fresh ideas
The five new members of the DPSCD board are Georgia Lemmons, Jameel Smith, LaMar Lemmons, Bessie Harris, and Aliya Moore, according to unofficial results. Read more about their priorities.
Nov 5, 2026Detroit eviction cases could be reshaped by court ruling
Landlords across Michigan could be barred from evicting tenants for unpaid rent if their properties lack required rental certificates. Outlier Media · Aaron Mondry · Detroit eviction cases could be reshaped by court ruling
Nov 5, 2026Michigan election results: Governor, Senate, US House, proposals, more
Live results of the top races throughout Michigan.
Nov 4, 2026Election 2026: Detroit museums, zoo millages passing in early results
Two millages are on the ballot in Wayne and Oakland counties that will impact cultural institutions.
Nov 4, 2026ELECTION DAY 2026: Turnout expected at 40-45%, no DOJ interference at polls, official says
Check back for results as they come in.
Nov 4, 2026Detroiters with disabilities successfully cast ballots after primary woes
Detroiters with blindness, low-vision and physical disabilities have raised the alarm about unreliable voting machines and polling place access in recent weeks. Here's what happened on Election Day.
Nov 4, 2026