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I'll be happily voting yes. The idea that the 1% hike in the sales tax will have a dramatic life-altering impact for anyone whose income is above the qualifying level for the EITC is a bit...

See but I don't know why homeless people would kill off outdoor seating. Getting approached by a homeless person while sitting outside at a restaurant in a major city is pretty much par for the...

Has anyone else noticed that it seems when compared to other cities Detroit has a real dearth of sidewalk seating at restaurants? A really easy way to liven up the sidewalk and where there is ample...

I have a buddy working for the development company doing this project and they plan to start construction in June.

Just uploaded to the Bedrock website.

"Plans call for the restoration and renovation of the Vinton Building with street-level retail space and residential units above."

This is a wise decision...

http://deadlinedetroit.com/articles/4496/the_new_york_times_dan_gilbert_and_detroit_s_commerce_phobia

Good article by Jeff Wattrick about how the NYT article is about as out of touch as it gets. ...

Yes, let's break ground before we have the money to build anything. I'd hate to see your finances. Now can we have a real discussion about the RTA, not the illogical whining going on here.

Well than it sure is good that they got $6.5 Million from the Feds.

"A planned regional network of rapid buses will receive an initial $6.5 million in funds"

"LaHood also said $6.5 million in...

Just making sure we take the facts into account :) I'm hopeful that we can see the same successes in Detroit. Perhaps then the perception will change.

I am very confused as to how this hasn't worked anywhere else. Examples;

Pontiac: Police response times have gone from 76 minute average to just over 9 minutes. Fire services now partner with...

I'm moreso curious about the DEGC's plan to renovate 3 surrounding vacant buildings into apartments. Capitol Park itself looks great, but without the buildings around it being vibrant and occupied,...

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Anyone have any info on how the Capitol Park project is coming along? Would love to hear updates about the 3...

When I was in there for their soft opening last Saturday they said their planned permanent hours were going to be:

M-F:6am-6pm
Sat,Sun:7am-1pm

Hopefully they expand on those, but not bad at...

Now the Free Press is saying that they would need 6 votes to override Watson and Kenyatta's stupidity while the News is saying they might just need a majority. We know Brown, Jenkins, Tate, and...

To me, it is still aggravating to see these buildings being turned back into hotels rather than apartments. This building is becoming 100% hotel and the David Whitney will be half hotel, half...

With the Obama Administration's increased focus on high speed rail in Michigan and really passenger rail service in general, does anyone know if any plans are in the works for a renovation of the...

While DDOT has a long long way to go from a service standpoint, the department released service changes recently and for the first time in recent memory nearly every change includes DECREASED wait...

Detnews covering it now. Tate and Brown say the votes are there to do this on the 29th [[knock on wood).
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Come on clowncil, let this be your last hurrah to help the city before the EM comes in. Fingers crossed. This would be FANTASTIC for Belle Isle and the City. Also, I hope any deal includes...

Hermod, according to the M1 rail report on their website the 6am to 10pm weekday hours will simply be peak hours. Their quote is: "Premium service with 10 minute headways during most of the day and...

Curbed did a great report today as well.

http://detroit.curbed.com/archives/2013/01/six-buildings-on-seward-street-to-see-major-rehab-work.php

Shelborne Development, the company behind the ongoing redevelopment of the Palmer Park Apartment area, looks like they are beginning a project to do the same for the apartment buildings on Seward...

Exciting article on Curbed today. Looks like the abandoned service station at Michigan and 17th is becoming Pot & Box, an Ann Arbor based gardening and flower shop. Add this on to Two James Spirits...

House passed SB 912 and 967 last night which allow Bus Rapid Transit to operate in its own separate lane on major roads and allows the RTA to usurp local zoning laws. All 5 bills got passed!

What are you talking about? The bills passed.