Detroit environmental news

Detroit Unveils Solar Energy Project for Eastside Neighborhoods

News Summary Detroit has announced plans to convert 61 acres in two eastside neighborhoods into solar arrays, part of a…

3 months ago

Detroit Struggles to Meet Affordable Housing Goals

News Summary Detroit is facing an affordable housing crisis, with only 900 of the targeted 2,000 new multi-family affordable units…

3 months ago

BridgeDetroit Launches Fifth Anniversary Campaign

News Summary BridgeDetroit has started its spring campaign to raise $7,000 by May 16, aiming to support community journalism for…

3 months ago

IAAO Study Finds No Systemic Over-Assessment in Detroit

News Summary An independent study by the International Association of Assessing Officers reveals that Detroit's property tax assessments are compliant…

3 months ago

Detroit’s Air Quality Takes a Nosedive

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3 months ago

Detroit Takes a Hit: Ranked Sixth for Year-Round Particle Pollution

News Summary Detroit has been ranked as the sixth-worst city in the U.S. for year-round particle pollution, according to the…

3 months ago

Detroit Launches Community Composting Initiative

News Summary Detroit is making strides in sustainability with the launch of the Detroit Community Compost Collection Project (DCCCP), backed…

3 months ago

Detroit Faces Challenges with Air Pollution

News Summary Nearly half of Detroit's residents are exposed to unhealthy air according to the American Lung Association. The city…

3 months ago

Detroit Welcomes a Giant Sequoia Forest in Poletown East

News Summary Detroit is embarking on a remarkable project to create a giant sequoia forest in the Poletown East neighborhood.…

4 months ago