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Home»Archives»Development»Urban Renewal (Page 2)

Aerial photos: Historic Tiger Stadium site dug up for artificial turf

By Steve Neavling on July 13, 2016   Development, Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery, Sports, Urban Renewal  

Aerial photos: Historic Tiger Stadium site dug up for artificial turf

Here’s drone footage of the ballpark at the site of former Tiger Stadium.

M-1 officials decline to discuss funding problems; taxpayers on the hook

By Steve Neavling on July 11, 2016   Development, Headline, posts, Urban Renewal  

M-1 officials decline to discuss funding problems; taxpayers on the hook

Taxpayers are being asked to pay for the operations of the M-1 streetcars, but rail officials refuse to discuss escalating costs.

At least 11 buildings, houses demolished around new Red Wings arena since 2014

By Steve Neavling on May 16, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Development, Headline, posts, Urban Renewal  

At least 11 buildings, houses demolished around new Red Wings arena since 2014

From bars to a historic high-rise apartment, 11 buildings and houses have been demolished around the Red Wings arena since 2014.

Reporter removed for asking, ‘Why artificial turf at Tiger Stadium site?’

By Michael Betzold on February 15, 2016   Headline, History, Sports, Tigers, Urban Renewal  

Reporter removed for asking, ‘Why artificial turf at Tiger Stadium site?’

When the power structure in Detroit closes ranks, reporters are expected to keep quiet and toe the line.

Photos: 50+ vacant Cass Corridor buildings whose fate likely will be determined in 2016

By Steve Neavling on January 19, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Development, Headline, posts, Urban Renewal  

Photos: 50+ vacant Cass Corridor buildings whose fate likely will be determined in 2016

No area of Detroit is changing as rapidly as the Cass Corridor.

‘Phony’ case made for artificial turf at old Tiger Stadium field

By Michael Betzold on December 7, 2015   Development, Headline, Urban Renewal  

‘Phony’ case made for artificial turf at old Tiger Stadium field

It’s time for more honesty from the people who want to blanket Navin Field with fake grass, a columnist argues.

Detroit plans to resurrect heart of once-booming Paradise Valley

By Steve Neavling on September 28, 2015   City Government, Development, Government, Headline, Urban Renewal  

Detroit plans to resurrect heart of once-booming Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley was a bustling entertainment and business district for black residents in Detroit from the 1920s to the 1950s until the area was paved over in the name of urban renewal.

Relic of Detroit’s booming 1920s imploded to make way for Red Wings arena

By Steve Neavling on July 11, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Development, Headline, Urban Renewal  

Relic of Detroit’s booming 1920s imploded to make way for Red Wings arena

The 13-story Hotel Park Avenue, a one-time lavish attraction from the booming 1920s that later became a rehab center for drug addicts, was imploded Saturday morning.

Baseball fans unite over opposition to artificial turf at old Tiger Stadium site

By Steve Neavling on June 29, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Development, Headline, Real Estate, Urban Renewal  

Baseball fans unite over opposition to artificial turf at old Tiger Stadium site

Natural grass has graced “The Corner” for more than a century. That could change soon.

Demolition begins at Historic Hotel Park Avenue to make way for Red Wings arena

By Steve Neavling on June 26, 2015   City Government, Development, Government, Urban Renewal  

Demolition begins at Historic Hotel Park Avenue to make way for Red Wings arena

The demolition comes after a controversial vote by the city’s Historic District Commission.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

Michael Betzold

Michael Betzold is a former Free Press reporter and longtime area freelance journalist. He wrote Queen of Diamonds, a history of Tiger Stadium. He lives on Detroit's east side.

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