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Talking the new HQ, entrepreneurship and staying nimble with the Detroit Bus Company’s Andy Didorosi

“This hopefully feels like another contribution towards making us an entrepreneur-friendly city,” Andy Didorosi says of the new Detroit Bus Company HQ.

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It’s not often that an inner-ring suburb like Southfield has the chance to redevelop nearly 100 acres but that’s just the opportunity the old Northland Center site presents
The top Metro Detroit development stories to watch in 2021

Adventures in city planning. Reinvigorating our downtowns. Innovations in infrastructure. Here are some developments to keep an eye on in 2021.

City of Detroit seeks community input as it develops ‘Streets for People’ transportation plan

Detroit ranks among the top five big cities in the country in traffic fatalities, so the city has launched its Streets for People campaign, placing an emphasis on safety as it develops its next transportation plan.

The Dequindre Cut will receive updated signage and wayfinding thanks to a grant from the Detroit Parks Coalition.
Cleanup work set to begin on next phase of the Joe Louis Greenway on city’s west side

Cleanup efforts are set to begin this month for a stretch of overgrown rail corridor once owned by Conrail and now owned by the city.

Michigan-based ride-hailing app launches in Southeast Michigan

Although Uber and Lyft are now ubiquitous, the app-based vehicle-for-hire services were once brand-new companies, vying for the attention of would-be customers. Now a Dearborn-based startup is ready to start competing with the major players of the rideshare market.

The mural titled “The Waiting” by Nicole Macdonald shows NW Goldberg residents boarding the 29 Linwood bus at the corner of Linwood and Ferry Park.
Nonprofit NW Goldberg Cares unveils new park focused on transit and commuters

The community development corporation, which has brought a total of three parks to the neighborhood, is on a mission to build 20 public spaces by the end of 2025 in the community.

Photo by David Lewinski
TRU hosts virtual town hall on Detroit public transit during COVID-19 with DDOT, SMART

People from across Detroit and the Metro area tuned in to learn more about how transit leaders plan to keep their buses, drivers, and riders safe during the pandemic.

The portion of McNichols Road slated for improvements, from Greenlawn to Livernois Avenue, borders the Fitzgerald and Bagley neighborhoods.
McNichols in Live6 area being resurfaced — and reimagined

From Greenlawn Avenue to the west to Livernois Avenue to the east, McNichols is set to undergo a transformation, incorporating a host of measures aimed to make the area safer for pedestrians and more appealing for businesses and their customers alike.

MoGo is offering its monthly pass for free in April.
MoGo Detroit offers free monthly pass in response to COVID-19

With 480 bikes at 44 stations, MoGo says it is taking precautions to keep equipment safe, such as thoroughly cleaning handlebars and seats as well as docking points and kiosks.

One of MAGMA'S quarterly meetings.
Industry, educators, and government collaborate to upskill auto-mobility workforce through MAGMA

The Michigan Alliance for Greater Mobility Advancement (MAGMA) keeps its finger on the pulse of the skills employers need and provides training that addresses those needs.

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