Daily Detroit

There's an inconvenient fact: Downtown Detroit needs more people to provide some of the things that people seem to be clamoring for, and be an economic engine to help the rest of the city. Residents, specifically. In this episode, we talk about a recent real estate report that shows although downtown Detroit added residents, it pales in comparison to like cities for downtown. The pandemic has shaken things up - and we have to adapt to grow.

The Detroit Auto Show is on at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit. What can you expect to see?

Eric Trytko joins us as he was at media days and checked it all out.

We also get into some reveals and refreshes like the Ford F-150, as well as the slowing adoption of electric vehicles. Why is it happening, and what changes may be coming?

Thanks to today's sponsor - Your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/jerry-mangona

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Norris Howard is in and we're talking about a lot.

01:20 - Where we've been, as Norris Howard talked about the WhatChaWannaEat food hall and what international places it reminds him off. That said, he hopes for more vegetarian and vegan options in his community.

06:21 - Jollibee is coming to Metro Detroit. Have you been?

07:55 - There's a new study about what young adults - 18-29 years old - really want to stay in Michigan. There are some surprising results, and a lot of it is about women's rights and enforced gun control. Plus, African Americans feel the least positive about staying in Michigan. What groups feel like they're most ready to leave, vs. not. It's an interesting discussion.

Link to poll: https://www.detroitchamber.com/under-30-poll/

23:47 An opportunity for Wayne and Oakland Counties to vote on a millage to support the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Museum is making progress in the state legislature.

26:57 - Is it time to redraw the political maps? Do we need a taxing area that is focused on the more urban and developed areas of Metro Detroit, as unlike many metro areas, our population centers are spread across three counties instead of one?

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Two of Metro Detroit's biggest political voices join us today in Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson.

Stephen as founding editor of Bridge Detroit and host of Detroit Today on WDET - and Nolan as editorial page editor of the Detroit News - they have very different views, but they're good friends and have teamed up to create the Great Lakes Civility Project.

As a person who likes a good discussion, civility and how to make it happen is an interesting concept to me - and I wanted to talk it out with two people who have found ways to make it work.

Nolan and Stephen are co-leading a discussing at Civility Night on September 27th at Henry Ford College. It's a free event and you can register here: https://greatlakescivilityproject.com/event/civility-night-at-henry-ford-college/

Plus, bonus Bourbon recommendations at 16:33.

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On your Daily Detroit, sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan:

00:20 - A wall of the Del Bene building collapses during the Eastern Market rush. An emergency demolition has been ordered. We discuss, and there will be lots more to talk about in the future.

Daily Detroit TikTok with video: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailydetroit/video/7279543109451664682

Bridge Detroit update: https://www.bridgedetroit.com/emergency-demolition-ordered-for-collapsed-eastern-market-building/

08:37 - The Lions lose in a close one, but the fans sure showed up. Ford Field is shaping up to be a great place for football, and Detroit's a football town.

15:15 Some Detroit City FC talk as the playoff push hits a roadbump, losing 5-0 in a disassembling to Phoenix Rising. Regardless if the team makes the playoffs, changes need to come on the field next year in an ever-sharpening USL Championship.

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Yes, we know there's a UAW strike. But this early, there's not that much to add or discuss. So we're going to do what we usually do on Fridays and cover where to go around town.

02:07 - Devon highlights Dearborn's Shibam Yemeni coffee.

05:45 - Anthology in Eastern Market is a great birdwatching spot

07:15 - Sullivan's Steakhouse in the Book Cadillac opens! Devon has a first look and thoughts

11:27 - Where we've been - Iron Gate in downtown Wyandotte

15:41 - Treat Dreams closes in Detroit's Midtown after eight years. Locations continue in Madison Heights, Ferndale and Grosse Pointe Woods.

19:30 - Lululemon is temporarily moving to the old Under Armour space on Woodward while their spot gets remodeled. And we learn about Devon's pants.

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Are you working too much? Are we all working too much?

Dr. Peter Berg, a professor of employment relations at Michigan State University, discusses the growing popularity of the four-day workweek and its various forms.

The demand for flexibility, especially among younger workers, has led to the desire for a better work-life balance.

While these models have been around in Europe for decades, they are now gaining traction in the United States.

We talk about different implementations like four ten hour days; working 32 hours a week or 36 instead of 40; and some of the ways employers could make things more flexible and easier on employees.

Tune in to learn more about the benefits and implications of the four-day workweek.

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This one might rattle some folks. Norris Howard is in straight from Brightmoor on this one.

00:53 - Norris Howard gets his wish as plans are in place to bring Raising Cane's to Metro Detroit (that's not the controversial part)

More: https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/2023/09/12/raising-canes-canton-new-location-ford-road/70830842007/

02:50 - The UAW walks out at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network, with more than 1,100 on strike. Between this, the possibility of a strike, and general feelings - are we on the eve of labor power really gaining some traction?

09:22 Then we dive into what's been going on in Hamtramck and the rise of the right wing in the community. Their mayor recently posted about an appearance he had with former National Security advisor Michael Flynn, and there was conflict at the Hamtramck Labor Day festival where city leaders wanted lead the parade and not be next to an LGBTQ group.

The changing demographics of the city are driving some to move out, others to not go there, and how the words by some of "everyone is welcome" aren't heard that way and wear thin because of their actions.

Background reading:

Free Press: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2023/09/12/trump-michael-flynn-muslims-mayor-hamtramck/70800550007/

Hamtramck Review: http://www.thehamtramckreview.com/mayor-and-city-council-object-being-near-lgbtq-group-in-parade/

Daily Detroit: https://twitter.com/TheDailyDetroit/status/1700229547281522956

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Today's show has six stories.

00:51 - First, to Eastern Market. Detroit has a new Director of Urban Agriculture. We'll meet Tepfirah Rushdan.

03:20 - Then, to Campus Martius. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra rolled out their season schedule. We do a preview with their president and CEO. Erik Rönmark.

08:42 - Then we hit four stories around town.

The UAW is on the verge of a strike, and predictions are that it's going to happen. Deadline is in a couple days. There's a historic apartment rehab with affordable rents planned just west of Woodward. I'm including it as I see this one often - https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2023/09/11/plans-unveiled-clairwood-apartments-detroit/70821668007/

Dearborn is rolling out grants to lower the cost of SMART Flex Rides. - https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/09/08/dearborn-partners-with-smart-flex-rideshare-to-offer-rides-for-1/70796707007/

And some housekeeping on the Mel Tucker story as there have been a few developments and clarifications since we talked about it yesterday.

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Michigan State University football head coach Mel Tucker was supposed to be different.

Over the weekend, we learned different.

Fletcher Sharpe dives in. As this episode deals with sensitive topics, parental discretion is advised.

Background reading: USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2023/09/10/michigan-state-football-coach-sexual-harassment-claim/70679703007/

Bridge Michigan: https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/nassar-survivors-msu-failed-again-mel-tucker-sexual-harassment-probe

Detroit News: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/spartans/2023/09/10/michigan-state-waited-10-months-to-suspend-mel-tucker-for-egregious-allegation/70817086007/

14:29 - We get into a bit of our normal fare, talking about how Fletcher's attention has been grabbed by the Lions with their win

18:27 - The playoffs are now in Detroit City FC's hands in the final matches, which is all you can ask for.

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