Mayor of Detroit
Appears in 5 stories
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 adjacent sites, part of the city's Solar Neighborhoods program.
Updated 3 hours ago
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
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
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
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
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