Development

Not all residents are upset about Amazon coming to Detroit

The proposed Amazon development on an anchor property at Detroit's northern border has sparked vehement responses from nearby residents.

4 years ago

‘We wanted to remain a freak show’: Behind the ambitious Recycle Here redevelopment

These first-time developers have a bold plan for affordable artist housing at Recycle Here! and Lincoln Street Art Park. They…

4 years ago

Detroiters spent years imagining the State Fairgrounds’ future. Why didn’t the city listen?

Detroit neighbors held countless community meetings over the past decade to create a forward-thinking vision of possible uses for the…

4 years ago

What are the Detroit real estate and development issues that matter most to you?

Detour is planning to expand our coverage of Detroit real estate and development, and we need your help. Fill out…

4 years ago

Belle Isle’s best spots, according to someone who knows the island like it’s his job

Karis Floyd knows the ins-and-outs of Belle Isle and shares some of his top recommendations on where to hike, fish…

4 years ago

Detroit’s population was still slowly shrinking in 2019

That's part of why there's so much riding on the 2020 Census.

4 years ago

A rehab project on Detroit’s Belle Isle last year was supposed to be a win for wildlife and visitors — instead, the park is still flooding

Planners hoped the project could be a win for both park visitors and wildlife. Instead, much of the island has…

5 years ago

What happens when you give people cash to move to Detroit

Can a neighborhood tackle two of Detroit's biggest problems — shrinking population and chronic disinvestment — by giving people cash…

5 years ago

Mapping urban sprawl in Detroit and the surrounding suburbs

It turns out, you can drill down and actually quantify one aspect of sprawl, thanks to the Street Network Disconnectedness…

5 years ago

What would you do for Detroit with $250 million?

After Detroit City Council rejected Mayor Mike Duggan's proposed $250 million blight bond, we’re looking at one resident's suggestion for…

5 years ago