Detroit · community
Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Detroit public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Land bank and downzoning
Property maintenance and land bank
BSEED/BZA transparency and Northern Landing site plan review
Zoning appeal process
Data center zoning / Shoemaker RFP
Data centers and AI task force
Property Standards and Transparency
AI data center moratorium
Two Birds / Kirchhoff memos
Bar density near Seminole Street
Bar near school
Liquor licenses / bar density
Zoning & land use
Bar 9 on Kercheval
Kercheval businesses
Seward sharing table and historic district exemptions
Code enforcement disparities
Agenda Transparency and Contract Oversight
AI Data Center Zoning Moratorium
Zoning and Education
Zoning and land bank criticism
Zoning reform and FOIA
14th Street PD rezoning
Sixth general text amendment and BZA
Detroit Land Bank MOU and zoning at 3405 Gaylord
Short-term rental ordinance
6th General Text Amendment transparency
6th General Text Amendment single-subject rule
14632 Mack Avenue rezone
14632 Mack Avenue rezone parking
14632 Mack Avenue rezone opposition
14632 Mack Avenue rezone and Curis family wealth
City Airport rezone
Master plan update and rezoning
Chapter 28 amendment / surveillance
Chapter 28 amendment
Public hearing process
Zoning text amendment
Zoning text amendment / master plan
Planning engagement and sidewalk damage
Master plan update engagement
NEZ tax breaks and agenda items
First Amendment concerns
Assessor exemption language
Religious institution verification
Cannabis sign near church
Conner/Glenfield rezoning
Temple/Trumbull rezoning
Peterboro parking and solar panels
Community outreach and notification
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