Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit hops into the studio, and we're talking Detroit development. 00:33 - We both took a tour of the new Residences of Water Square. They're on the higher end of the market, and received no incentives for development. And there are already early signs for demand. This project is also interesting as it's in an area about to be really built out. Soon to be steps from the new West Riverfront Park, a redone set of roads and a convention hotel; but today, it's connected mostly by the Riverwalk and People Mover. We discuss. 10:23 - The Dodge Fountain in Hart Plaza is getting fixed up, hopefully ahead of the draft. We talk about it. 13:18 - More details on the two smaller Renaissance Center towers that were sold, and the low price the new owners paid. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

Hart Plaza fountain will be fixed // New tower tour // RenCen deal

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Where's the beef? The beef is everywhere, it seems. This is an episode where Norris Howard and Devon O'Reilly rule the show. And it's an episode about beefs. And proposed changes to marijuana policy - and we talk about the possible impact, and what might actually make more money. .  The rundown: 01:03 - Devon wants to know more about the beef between Kendrick and Drake. Norris obliges. 07:13 - Then we get into the beef between Comcast / Xfinity and Bally Sports, where viewers are losers in a season where the Detroit Tigers aren't bad. Major sports that aren't football are losing momentum, in part, because they're so hard to watch.  15:25 - Is "sports" now just American football? And this is the fastest growing sport for viewership among younger adults.  20:27 - Proposed rule changes around marijuana may impact the overall business, which is huge in volume in Michigan but low on margin. Is the real key to making money consumption lounges? Feedback - dailydetroit -at- gmail.com or leave a voicemail, 313-789-3211. Would love to hear from you. As always, you can find Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. On Apple: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple On Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members on Patreon. Local coverage requires local support: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Beefs: Drake and Kendrick; Comcast and Bally Sports

Hey all - it's just you, me, and the news make three today. No conversation today, just 10 stories to know around Metro Detroit - from the interesting to the important we take you from Pontiac to Berkley to Detroit.  From iconic donuts to the re-opening of a Detroit icon. Full rundown and links to come. On Apple: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  On Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members on Patreon. Local coverage requires local support: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

10 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit (for 4-30-2024)

The vibes around the NFL Draft were excellent weekend, and we get into some of the early data after a press event Monday morning. From the huge amount of food sold, to hotel rooms being booked across the region, to an event with very, very, very few incidents warranting arrest. Plus, Fletcher Sharpe talks about his favorite down-round draft picks by the Detroit Lions, and the battle that's coming for kicker for the Lions. Thanks to our newest sponsor, your local Best Choice Roofing of Metro Detroit. They do quality work, you can hire them around the region (and in the city) and we thank them for their support. https://bestchoiceroofingdetroit.com/  As always, you can find Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. On Apple: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  On Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members on Patreon. Local coverage requires local support: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

The NFL Draft was a victory for Detroit

The people showed up in Detroit for the NFL Draft - 275,000 of them, setting a record for the event. Plus, the Lions made a key pick - and we know now more about how the NFC North might shape up for next year. To break it all down, Fletcher Sharpe joined me at the Foundation Hotel for a very early morning recording sessions. The Detroit podcast rundown: 01:00 - Record-setting attendance and the vibe downtown was great 03:15 - Brad Holmes got his man: CB Terrion Arnold selected by Lions 05:59 - Lions signings - Penei Sewell, Amon Ra St. Brown 09:23 - What are Lions looking for in later rounds? 10:49 - There's more than the draft zone - parties in parks, events, etc 12:22 - JJ McCarthy and the Vikings 14:56 - Bears make moves, how does it impact Lions? 16:35 - Green Bay pick thoughts As always, you can find Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. On Apple: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  On Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members on Patreon. Local coverage requires local support: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Lions get their guy in Terrion Arnold // Record NFL Draft crowd

Norris Howard is in, and we talk about a rash of racist billboards that recently popped up in town and how it shows there's more work to do around the topic. Source news stories we talk about: Detroit News:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/23/american-islamic-group-leaders-condemn-hitler-racist-billboards-in-southeast-michigan/73426966007/  Metro Times:  https://www.metrotimes.com/news/racist-messages-splashed-across-billboards-in-metro-detroit-on-hitlers-birthday-36078810  As always, you can find Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. On Apple: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  On Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members on Patreon. Local coverage requires local support: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Hart Plaza fountain will be fixed // New tower tour // RenCen deal

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