Census Bureau: Detroit has gained 11,000 residents over the last two years, representing the largest numeric increase in Michigan. The city has now grown by >1% since the 2020 count.
Just incredible news, especially considering the situation 10-15 years ago.
What's the deal with Detroit's Rivertown?
Belle Isle to the east. Downtown to the west. Waterfront parks to the south. Retail/groceries/etc north along Jefferson.
Should be a booming artsy loft district, yet it's maybe the slowest developing downtown-adjacent neighborhood.
Why Young Workers Like the Midwest: “The 6 states’ populations age 25 to 44 fell by 93,000 in the first 4 years of the 2010s but have risen by 237,000 since 2020 ...with the fastest growth rates in Michigan & Indiana” https://t.co/YDTRveqVYw
Trust for Public Lands ranking of 100 largest US city park scores puts Detroit at 53. Equity & access are very good, but median park size and amount of dedicated parkland have room for improvement.
https://t.co/Zni3KJRzJA
A small group of Northville-based anti-tax activists are suing to block a Wayne Countywide vote for public transit.
It's odd to fight transit now - with soaring gas prices and more people in need of affordable mobility - but as always, some people are less affected than others.