detroit development

The Detroit Development Tracker is now live – explore the map to see what’s being built in our city

Detour is thrilled to announce the launch of the Detroit Development Tracker, a tool to better understand real estate development…

2 years ago

How a group of Detroit neighbors took on an asphalt plant

Residents in and around North Rosedale Park scored a rare victory when Detroit denied an asphalt company's proposal for a…

2 years ago

Help build the Detroit Development Tracker

In 2022, Detour will launch the Detroit Development Tracker, a tool for residents to understand changes in their neighborhoods --…

2 years ago

The Joe Louis Greenway could transform Detroit. What about the neighborhoods around it?

Midwest Detroit residents hope the Joe Louis Greenway will catalyze positive changes that stretch beyond the path’s boundaries and onto…

2 years ago

The Fitzgerald Revitalization Project is winding down. Why did it fall short of expectations?

When the Fitzgerald Revitalization Project was announced in 2017, it came with a great deal of fanfare for its ambitious…

3 years ago

Can’t tell the difference between Detroit’s new apartment buildings? Here’s why

Stock photo of common apartment building design. For the first time in a while, Detroit is seeing a lot of…

3 years ago

Big changes are in the works at Belle Isle, Detroit’s favorite park

From a world-class garden to habitat restoration, millions of dollars are being put into upgrades at Belle Isle in Detroit.

3 years ago

Get ready for The Dig, bringing you all the dirt on Detroit development and real estate

Coming this month from Detour Detroit: A newsletter examining the built environment, for all of Detroit’s 143 square miles.

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

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