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Detroit issues building permit for Greenfield Park solar farm

Launched the Solar Neighborhoods program in 2023

Detroit issued a $7 million building permit on October 14 for a solar farm at 100 E Parkhurst Pl in Greenfield Park. The change-of-use permit covers solar equipment and site work on three parcels the city lists as C-111, C-112 and C-113.

Updated Oct 21

Detroit permits $6.5M office build-out on two Michigan Central Station floors

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As of September 2026: Was mayor during the station's restoration and reopening

The City of Detroit issued a $6.5 million permit on Sept. 28 to turn the 11th and 12th floors of Michigan Central Station into offices. The 18-story Beaux-Arts tower, once the tallest rail station in the world, stood empty for 30 years after the last train left in 1988, until Ford Motor Co. bought it in 2018.

Updated Sep 29

Detroit building first BMX bike park at Dorais Park; a resident says it is open

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As of September 2026: Out of office, but initiated greenway plans

Detroit is building its first BMX bike and nature park at Dorais Park, a $1.5 million project the city announced in July with more than a mile of multi-use trails, a BMX course and upgraded playground equipment, and said would be complete in autumn 2026. It is one of 11 neighbourhood parks being upgraded under a $19.85 million programme funded by city, federal, state and philanthropic money, including the Gilbert Family Foundation.

Updated Sep 19

Detroit People Mover station at former Joe Louis Arena site begins 6-month renovation

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As of September 2026: Serving; backed the Water Square Station renaming

The elevated transit station that once served Joe Louis Arena is closing for six months of renovations. When it reopens, it will anchor Water Square, the mixed-use neighborhood rising on the arena's old riverfront site.

Updated Sep 11

Detroit Housing Commission receives $2.3 million federal operating subsidy

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As of August 2026: Former Detroit mayor

Detroit's public housing agency has $2.3 million in new federal money to cover day-to-day operations. The funds, obligated Aug. 4, pay for maintenance, utilities, and staff at city-owned public housing dwellings.

Updated Aug 30

Notable Quotes

"Detroit can take real action to fight climate change and address some of the worst blight in the City. Detroit is now becoming the center of Michigan's fight to address climate change." — Mike Duggan, per the City of Detroit press release

from Detroit issues building permit for Greenfield Park solar farm · Updated Oct 21

This was a day Detroiters have waited to see for 40 years, and it was worth the wait.

from Detroit permits $6.5M office build-out on two Michigan Central Station floors · Updated Sep 29

We have 1,800 miles of old alley sewer lines built 70-90 years ago for a city of 1.8 million residents. There is no way we'd be able to address a problem of this magnitude without significant federal support.

from Detroit Housing Commission receives $2.3 million federal operating subsidy · Updated Aug 30