detroit development

On today's show, we took a look at Michigan's third-grade reading law, and how it's disproportionately holding back Black and low-income students. Then, an update on new development plans for the area surrounding Little Caesars Arena. We ended on a conversation with newly-appointed judge Allie Greenleaf Maldonado, the first Native person to serve on Michigan's Court of Appeals.

Michigan Radio's Dustin Dwyer joined us to break down the latest trial in the plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Plus, a fresh take on supporting and growing Detroit's middle class. Also, Michigan Radio's Cheers! team brought us a 1960s rocket-themed cocktail recipe. And sneakerhead Roland "Ro" Coit talked about his Detroit-themed Air Jordan sneaker.

There might be more food options in Detroit beginning this weekend.

How is design playing a role in Detroit’s revitalization?That question will be on many designers’ minds at the first-ever Detroit Month of Design. It runs…

With big new development projects like Ford’s overhaul of Michigan Central Station in the pipeline, some Detroit groups are calling for an overhaul of the…

Detroit has a city ordinance that requires most big project developers to negotiate benefits packages with neighborhood groups.But some members of those…

Detroit’s already-booming Midtown area is getting another development boost.This time, it’s in the form of a projected $32 million mixed-commercial…

Detroit officials want to convert nearly 400 vacant public housing units to either low-income housing or development opportunities. The $1.7 million deal…

In Detroit, there are all kinds of artists and art projects happening organically. But, the City of Detroit doesn’t really have a vehicle to encourage or…

A new development project is coming to Detroit's Cass Corridor.Midtown West will be a $77 million development project that will be located at what was…