10 Things to Know: Detroit Development, Better Bus Stops, and a $2B Manufacturing Push

Detroit development, better bus stops, and a major manufacturing push lead today's show. Waka by Baobab Fare is now open in Eastern Market! Ferndale Pride moves to August 7, 2027, as West Nine Mile in Downton Ferndale gets resurfaced. Lee Plaza's first phase is on track for year-end completion, working on 117 affordable apartments to West Grand Boulevard. Arcterra, the 288-unit downtown apartment building at the former Statler site, sells in receivership for $75 million — despite reported 96 percent occupancy. What does it say about Detroit's apartment-development math? Transit update.. DDOT is adding hundreds of shelters and benches through 2027, with elevated boarding platforms also going in along East Jefferson. Ford, JPMorganChase, Michigan Central, Newlab, and the state launch MichiganLIFT to help Michigan manufacturers scale. We discuss why potential customers, and not just grants, matter. Detroit opens up 16 North Corktown parcels near Michigan Central for housing proposals and puts $2.5 million behind small apartment projects citywide. Plus: TechTown events coming in October, Norris has hot takes on Jalen Duren's contract standoff with the Pistons, and DCFC's playoff push. Daily Detroit is powered by members! Support local media at Patreon, and send feedback to dailydetroit@gmail.com or 313-789-3211.