Thousands of positions in construction, healthcare, information technology and other high-growth fields are finally coming as Detroit emerges from bankruptcy. But a rollback in job programs and an educational system that leaves many young adults short on reading and math skills means many Detroiters can’t even quality for job training.
Urban Affairs
In-depth reporting on Michigan’s largest city and surrounding communities, including deep dives into the big changes afoot in Detroit, its schools, neighborhoods, institutions and city hall.
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Detroit Public Schools taking a new approach with trade schools
Detroit Public Schools once served thousands of students daily at vocational -technical career centers. Declining enrollment and high school closures led to cuts. DPS is now re-inventing the trade schools.
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A new Ford Field
A sparkling baseball diamond for kids is rounding into shape on Detroit’s west side, a $1.4 million neighborhood gift from UAW-Ford.
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Death of a feather bowler
In a Belgian hangout on the east side, players of an obscure game say farewell to a beloved league member.
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Nature gets a haircut
A failed industrial zone is cleared out and buffed up for market sale.
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Restoring a faded palace
The Forest Arms, the grande dame of apartments in Detroit’s Midtown, is being reborn from its burned-out grave. At age 109, there is much work to be done. But geothermal wells?
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Border crossing – the long, fraught history of the Detroit-Grosse Pointe divide
The sudden closing this summer of a road leading from Detroit into Grosse Pointe Park reignited accusations that Detroit’s largely African-American and poor population was not welcome. Residents on both sides are pushing for change.
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Making Detroit’s streets safer
The Motor City was designed for residents who buy and drive cars and trucks. But those planning Detroit’s future envision a design that is more friendly and safe for pedestrians, bikers and people using public transportation.
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In a gentrifying Detroit, an uneasy migration of urban millennials
Is gentrification a bad thing? Is it even happening downtown? The answers depend on your perspective, and perhaps your bank account.
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Interactive graphic: Hipster map of Detroit
Detroit’s downtown areas are being transformed by an influx of new people and businesses. Here’s a guide to some key developments.