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Detroit City Council approved a Transformational Brownfield Redevelopment Plan after weeks of discussions and delays.

  By Drew Crooks Higher education has long been important in Olympia. One of the most interesting colleges that existed in the capital city was the

District Detroit is seeking $800 million worth of public subsidies. Billionaires like Ilitch Holdings and Stephan Ross shouldn’t be receiving corporate welfare tax abatements from one of the most impoverished U.S. cities.

The project calls for 10 new and rehabilitated buildings for 1.2 million square feet of office space, 695 apartments, retail spaces, and hotels.

Detroit City Council delays a vote on a massive plan for downtown that would invest over $1 billion into District Detroit.

Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his 10th State of the City speech highlighting a new violence prevention program, benefits of tax breaks and cleaning up Detroit.

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor today unveiled a series of new commitments to the city of Detroit for development.

Billionaire Christopher Ilitch is once again asking for money. Will Detroit say ‘no’ for a change?

The District Detroit project promised to bring Little Caesars Arena and new developments around it, but it hasn't yet.

Both companies behind the development are asking for $800 million in tax breaks.