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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Detroit public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Vacant lots
Illegal demolition and makeshift parking lot on Six Mile and Gratiot
Land bank disparate treatment; election comments
Neighborhood redevelopment
RenCen redevelopment
PA 146 hearing / RenCen
NAC transparency / CBA commitments
Developer accountability
Community outreach
Neighborhood reinvestment
7601 Second Ave / RenCen
RenCen TIF plan
RenCen redevelopment / NDA
RenCen housing
Contaminated soil and housing development
RenCen / Riverside Marina
RenCen skyline preservation
NAC transparency
RenCen / Black developers
RenCen CBA / small business
RenCen / East Riverfront
RiverEast redevelopment / marinas
RenCen financials / brownfield eligibility
RenCen incentives / developer conduct
RenCen / government spending
TBP technical questions
RenCen / riverfront
Herman Kiefer / Woodward sidewalks
RenCen workforce / youth jobs
Vanity Ballroom demolition and Hyde Park HOA
Renaissance Center due diligence
Renaissance Center preservation and residential solar
Renaissance Center preservation
Bridging Neighborhoods / Delray residents
Blight and Property Auctions
Renaissance Center PILOT
Public comment / Ren Cen
Renaissance Center redevelopment
2027 NCAA Final Four Special Event Permitting
East Riverfront development
Development & housing
Hemmerle building conditions
Leland House
Gilbert C4 nonprofit / RenCen
Housing conditions and tenant rights
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Detroit from local and regional media.
Detroit’s first governor in 80 years brings hopes of greater influence for city in Lansing
Detroit’s first governor in 80 years brings hopes of greater influence for city in Lansing Crain's Detroit
Nov 11, 2026Detroit selects five new honorary street signs. Here’s who made the list
A voice, a bluesman, an education giant, an Emmy-winner and a good neighbor: Meet your 2026 Secondary Street Sign awardees.
Nov 11, 2026When to weigh in on the RenCen redevelopment plan, benefits
A public hearing is set for Nov. 12 at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
Nov 11, 2026Detroit 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, 2026