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There are about 6,000 vacant structures in Detroit that are ready to be knocked down. But it can’t happen overnight. It takes money…and the process for removing these buildings is a lengthy one. Joann Street, between State Fair and Manning on Detroit’s east side, is a street of devastation. The houses are all vacant, abandoned, and vandalized. Arthur Edge is… Read more »
In the minutes before school ends, things are quiet around Cody High School on Detroit’s west side. That’s when Calvin Colbert and Brothers on Patrol begin to watch for trouble. Every morning from 7:00 to 9:00, then in the afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00, volunteers drive through the Cody neighborhood. Calvin Colbert, director of the group, told us, “We… Read more »
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Thursday to mark the start of construction of what will be the largest shopping center in the city of Detroit. The Gateway Marketplace shopping center at 8 Mile and Woodward will have a Meijer Supercenter, a Marshalls store and a K&G Fashion Superstore. It will also have a McDonald’s, Dots and a PNC Bank…. Read more »
In a recent survey, Detroiters said abandoned homes and vehicles — blight — is the second biggest problem in the city right behind crime. Blight is unsightly, it’s expensive and it can be dangerous, particularly for children. 8:05 AM on a typical school day students make their way to Wilkins Elementary School on Detroit’s east side. Their path takes… Read more »
More than 60,000 abandoned homes and other buildings litter the landscape of Detroit. Some of these dangerous eyesores are located right across the street from schools, and kids walk by them every day. This week on Action News at 7 p.m., Detroit 2020 begins a series of reports: Fighting Blight…and in one neighborhood, we get action. We talk with Detroit… Read more »
Detroit’s Midtown is one of the fastest growing sections of the city and Monday morning, that growth continued. Whole Foods formally broke ground on their newest location at the corner of Mack and John R. This is a big deal for the city of Detroit and Midtown in particular. With the Medical Center, Wayne State University and its central location,… Read more »
This week, Detroit 2020 is focusing on the arts. The Detroit Repertory Theatre has been going strong for more than five decades. The Rep casts its productions without regard to race and even gender. One of the people who started it all–back in 1957–was Bruce Millan. He’s the theatre’s Artistic/Managing Director, and Detroit 2020′s Person of the Week. The Detroit… Read more »
Many of the arts and cultural institutions in Detroit are in serious financial trouble. Corporate support is down and government funding is quickly drying up. What does that mean for the community as a whole? The impact could be stunning The Detroit Institute of Arts is one of the most highly regarded art museums in the nation. Established in 1885,… Read more »
This week, Detroit 2020 is highlighting the arts in Detroit. We have the first look at some big changes coming to the Detroit Historical Museum. Three new permanent exhibits are being added to existing favorites like the “Streets of Old Detroit”.. which has been a Museum staple since it opened in 1951. A Sanders Ice Cream store will be… Read more »
New York City’s Roasting Plant will be opening its first coffee shop outside of NYC in the heart of downtown Detroit. The company will open in the First National Building, owned by Dan Gilbert’s Rock Ventures. The building is located at 660 Woodward, overlooking Campus Martius Park.
