Since March 2020, just about every interviewer from local and national media has asked me some version of: “How will the pandemic impact the resurgence of Detroit?” A fair question. Detroit’s revitalization has captured the imagination of people around the …
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Detroit’s Revitalization: Entering a New Era
Over the past 15 months Detroit’s revitalization has continued, but like everything, it’s been reshaped amid the pandemic. As the city prepares to receive $826 million that must be spent by 2024 – the 5th most funding of any city …
Continue ReadingStill Pushing for Progress: Mayor Duggan
By Karen Dybis Mayor Duggan focused on Detroiters coming first when opportunities arise As he jumped onto the podium at the launch of the Joe Louis Greenway project in mid-May, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan came at the announcement the same …
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By Karen Dybis Across the city there are many people whose efforts are contributing to the revitalization underway. This section offers a window into just some of the Detroiters whose innovation, leadership, and talents are adding to the momentum in …
Continue ReadingDetroiters Think Big: A Small Business Podcast
By James Martinez Detroit has never been short of big thinkers and entrepreneurs, and many are looking to make their impact in the neighborhoods of the city they love. Throughout the pandemic, the Chamber’s “Detroiters Think Big: A Small Business …
Continue ReadingProjects to Watch: Transformational Projects and More
By John Gallagher Detroit’s skyline hasn’t seen any big new additions for a generation. That’s about to change. Several transformational projects are in the works that will add significant new structures to Detroit’s landscape. These projects will create new jobs, …
Continue ReadingProjects to Watch: Busiest Construction Season to Date Along Riverfront
By John Gallagher The best way to celebrate being voted the #1 riverwalk in America in the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel awards in February? Kick off the busiest construction year ever. That’s underway now as the Detroit …
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By John Gallagher As the Detroit skyline evolves, there’s no shortage of projects that are poised to continue to transform the city. These offer just a snapshot of development underway across Detroit. The $60-million Woodward West project saw construction get …
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