Development stories in Detroit

Michigan's Attorney General is advocating for modifications to utility contracts for a new Google data center in Saline Township. The proposed contracts would allocate significant renewable energy resources to the project.

Recent data highlights five Metro Detroit suburbs attracting homebuyers before prices rise, despite a slight dip in overall sales. Northville, South Lyon, Plymouth, Rochester Hills, and Dexter are emerging as popular choices due to new construction and affordability.

The Theodore Levin United States Courthouse in downtown Detroit. | Photo by Jon King/Michigan AdvanceDETROIT — Four among the eight pro-Palestinian University of Michigan students and alumni who are alleged to have threatened and vandalized the homes and property of school leaders, law enforcement o

Titus and Peter Moore play on the rooftop playground atop the Central Station Early Childhood Center in Grand Rapids. (Martin Slagter for Chalkbeat)

Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press A tenants group is challenging how Detroit’s 36th District Court — which handles thousands of eviction cases a year — is enforcing the city

The opening ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been postponed due to unresolved issues, potentially linked to safety protocols or administrative delays. This bridge represents a significant investment in economic development and trade between the U.S. and Canada.

Cooley High School, which has been closed since 2010, will be demolished to make way for a new sports complex. Alumni express heartbreak over the loss of the historic building, while district officials cite safety and financial concerns.

The Greektown Streetscape Project will open its first pedestrian section next week after over a year of construction. Local businesses and residents are hopeful that the new design will boost foot traffic and improve safety in the area.

Two neighborhoods in Oakland County are being built to give adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities a chance to own their own home.

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and the U.S. has been delayed due to unresolved issues, despite prior expectations for a timely launch. Officials remain optimistic about the bridge's future, which is a significant $4.4 billion project.

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been postponed as officials work to resolve outstanding issues. Originally set to open in 2024, the timeline has shifted to spring 2026 amid political tensions and funding discussions.

The National Park Service estimated that construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round in order to be completed in the next three years.

Mexico City's Hidalgo metro station has undergone a controversial facelift featuring a chandelier and Victorian lamps, leading to a wave of internet memes. Critics argue that the government is prioritizing aesthetics for World Cup visitors over essential infrastructure repairs.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a significant infrastructure project between Detroit and Windsor, is nearing completion. Former U.S. Ambassador Jim Blanchard emphasizes its importance amidst strained U.S.-Canada relations.

The National Park Service has outlined a plan for a 250-foot triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial, with construction potentially running 20 hours a day for three years. Public concerns have been raised regarding the arch's height and its impact on air travel and traffic.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is vowing to press ahead with a luxury development linked to U.S. President Donald Trump ’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, despite a surge in protests against it there.In an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, Rama dismissed environmental objections as the res

DEARBORN, MI- Dearborn officials celebrated the opening of the city’s third and final PEACE Park on Wednesday, June 3, marking the completion of a $29.2 million initiative aimed at expanding access to parks, recreation and green infrastructure across the city.

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A federal bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of the Leland Hotel in Detroit for approximately $3 million, contingent on compensating displaced tenants. The ruling allows new ownership while ensuring that former tenants affected by a power failure receive compensation.

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A pop-up art show featuring contemporary art, including video and audio installations, photography and traditional oil paintings, is set to open at Germany's Bellevue Palace this week before the German presidential residence closes for renovation.At a press preview on Monday, German President Frank-

CANTON TWP, MI - A vacant restaurant property along Ford Road could soon be redeveloped into a new drive-thru fast-food restaurant, with signs pointing to Chick-fil-A as the likely tenant.

Despite a year-over-year dip in home sales, certain Metro Detroit suburbs are attracting buyers seeking new construction and affordability. Northville, South Lyon, Plymouth, Rochester Hills, and Dexter are emerging as popular destinations for homebuyers.

If a landlord isn’t making repairs in a rental home, can a tenant withhold their rent? In short, yes, but it’s complicated. A lease is essentially a contract between the landlord and tenant, saying the former will keep the property in good repair while the latter will pay rent, sai

The Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan faced an uphill battle over zoning restrictions to open a small furniture resale store at 440 South St., in Rochester’s industrial district.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation in Lansing. | Photo by Jon King/Michigan AdvanceThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation, or MEDC, has asked a state Court of Claims judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed in May by Global Link International, which has alleged the state illegally terminated a