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Can government stop tax foreclosures? Model D contributor says yes
In a column for the Detroit Free Press titled "Government can stop tax foreclosure," Michele Oberholtzer details the ways the city, state, and county can help mitigate this crisis.
New award to recognize exceptional Detroit craftsmanship
The Craftsman Award "will recognize a craftsman, tradesperson, or design professional who has made a lasting contribution to the vibrancy of architecture and the built environment in metro Detroit."
Street Court relaunches to help low-income Detroiters resolve legal obligations
Commonly referred to as "Homeless Court" and facilitated by the 36th District Court, Street Outreach Court Detroit holds hearings at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen to help low-income Detroiters resolve legal obligations.
DC3 and Urban Manufacturing Alliance release report on Detroit’s manufacturing potential
The report analyzes manufacturing needs, assets, gaps, and opportunities in Detroit and five other similarly-sized cities. It could be an important tool for industry stakeholders to reference in developing strategy to grow regional manufacturing.
New online publication to highlight Southeast Michigan’s mobility assets
Driven, a new online publication devoted to telling the story of Southeast Michigan’s mobility economy, launches in partnership with the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Detroit inventor, Eastern Market look to raise funds to install windmills
C.A.N. Art Handworks is looking to raise $25,000 in matching grants as part of a partnership with the Eastern Market Corporation to install windmills in the market.
MDOT announces plan to tear down America’s silliest interstate, I-375
Earlier this month, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced that it would be demolishing the I-375 freeway and replacing it with surface streets.
City of Detroit puts out RFP for Lee Plaza and Woodland Apartments, totaling 250 units
According to a press release, the two projects would total nearly 250 mixed-income units, 20 percent of which must be set aside for individuals making $38,000 a year or less. The projects are expected to take several years to complete.
