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Queen Lillian and The Platform have teamed up to develop the corner of Woodward and Stimson that has sat dormant for years.

The $60 million Woodward West project will have almost all Detroit-based companies and bring more than 200 apartments to the neighborhood.

Chris Jackson from Queen Lillian joins me to talk about how the project finally came together and what the plans are.

Then, a couple things you should know around town:

The Detroit Regional Chamber has a new survey out that shows wide support for mask mandates and small business help. I dive in a bit.

Plus, some good news as it seems Michigan has avoided the "surge upon a surge" after Thanksgiving with cases continuing to decline. We're not out of the woods yet, but love to highlight some positive news. Also, vaccines are coming and local counties are revealing plans on how they'll be distributed.

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On today's show, we look to the future. In a post-pandemic world, it's looking like things will not snap back to "normal" that was January of 2020.

In fact, some of the changes could be pretty big.

So I talked about it with Sheryl Connelly. She's Ford Motor Company's head futurist and they just released their Ford Trends report. Here's a link:

Some of the topics we cover in this episode:

• Stress and pressures on people due to the pandemic
• The desire for people to escape and how they do
• A renewed focus on family and friends
• Gaps on inequality and inequity
• How people buy has changed, accelerating trends already in motion
• The rise of personal transportation like bikes and vehicles, where sales have boomed
• How personal sustainability trends changed (remember straw shaming? That's not a thing anymore) while companies are focusing on new tech like electric vehicle. This is as a number of people think the pandemic will have a net negative impact on the environment, long-term

Also: TCF and Huntington Banks are merging, we'll have some details; and Coronavirus vaccines are rolling out from Pfizer's facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Today's fun Friday episode is a chat with Barchaelogist, Author, Historian and Hamtramckan Mickey Lyons.

She's a font of fascinating knowledge from how our most well-known street (Woodward) is named after someone who was brilliant but also incompetent; to the wicked past of some of our leaders; to how everything old is new again with anti-maskers.

Yes, we dealt with all this a century ago.

Also - for our Patreon members, we're giving away a SIGNED copy of Mickey's Book to a random member, Wicked Detroit.

Find Mickey Lyons:

Website: http://prohibitiondetroit.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProhibitDetroit

Wicked Detroit: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781467140027

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Today's daily show is in three parts.

First, a lightning round of things to know around town. There's a water shutoff moratorium in Detroit. Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are thankfully leveling off. And Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is running for re-election.

Then, Clement Fame Brown's Three Thirteen has been on the Livernois Avenue of Fashion for awhile now. He's got a new shop opening in Parker's Alley in downtown Detroit. I catch up with him about the expansion and more.

Plus, we'll go up the road to Ferndale and talk about Unbox The Holidays, a neat program to help people shop local instead of ordering from Amazon. Lena Stevens from the Ferndale DDA joins us.

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Lions win! We talk about Coach Bevell and Stafford's solid performance.

Detroit Pistons make moves

The University of Michigan has canceled their game against rival Ohio State due to rising COVID-19 cases. It's the first time they haven't played since 1917; but Fletcher thinks Harbaugh dodged a metaphorical bullet.

MSU, and more.

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Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care joins us to help unpack the grim milestone of 10,000 Coronavirus deaths in Michigan.

We cover some of the latest news around the virus, the extended pause from Governor Whitmer, what we can do to improve the situation as well as a listener question.

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How do you make the journey from Detroit cop to cannabis entrepreneur?

Today's feature conversation is with John McLeod of Michigan-based Cloud Cannabis who opens up not just about the business but his path with opioids to get there.

Link: https://cloudcannabis.com/

Then, three things to know around town:

• Details on protestors outside of the Secretary of State's Detroit house over the weekend and what all of this action might mean going forward
• While leaders in Lansing and Washington can't seem to get much done, financial assistance for those having trouble with their water bills in Metro Detroit expands
• And Bucharest Grill expands to the suburbs in Royal Oak with their sixth location

Thanks to John and Emily who joined us at http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit and help keep this coverage going.

On Fridays we try to have some fun, and this is no exception.

Devon, Randy and Jer get together (virtually) to talk about some of our favorite local boozes, spirits and accessories.

Here's a list:

King Cubes: Big Clear Ice Cubes: https://www.kingcubesice.com

Rare American Whiskey from The Oakland: https://app.upserve.com/s/the-oakland-ferndale

Cocktail Cubes from Castalia: https://www.castaliacocktails.com/cocktail-kits

Tiki mugs from Lost River: https://lostrivertiki.com/merch-1/

Water with electrolytes: Kater Wingman https://www.katerwingman.com/

Leisure Soda: Casamara Club: https://www.casamaraclub.com

Detroit City Distillery market and seasonal releases https://www.detroitcitydistillery.com

Sippin Santa https://www.sippinsantapopup.com

at The Skip https://www.theskipdetroit.com

Miracle https://www.miraclepopup.com @ The Oakland http://theoaklandferndale.com

Two James - house made cream liqueur with Johnny smoking gun as its base. Comparable to Bailey's, but with a hint of smokiness. https://twojames.com

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Today's show is three parts:

1. The pandemic continues in Michigan and Metro Detroit. There are bunch of stories around that.
2. Chandler Park on Detroit's east side is raising money for a new skatepark. We talk with Alex Allen from the Chandler Park Conservancy about what they're doing: https://www.patronicity.com/project/chandler_park_skate_park#!/
3. And one of Detroit's most walkable suburbs, Ferndale, is putting together a new walkability plan. Erin Quetell shares more, with info on a public meeting December 9: https://ferndalemoves.com/news/ferndale-moves-december-9-public-meeting

Today: Our feature conversation focuses on supporting Southwest Detroit businesses with your dollars from the comfort of your own home.

Jennifer Gomez from the Southwest Detroit Business Association joins me to talk about their new site - https://www.shopsouthwestdetroit.com/ - where you can shop in the neighborhood from a number of local places.

Before that, I'll share the latest local pandemic updates as restaurants lose their legal bid to reopen indoor dining, and tell you about a freighter stuck in the Detroit river.

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