Sidewalks to nowhere: Feds forced Detroit to waste $50 million in a decade
Many of the nearly 35,000 ramps are on inaccessible sidewalks or streets with no homes.
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This year’s goal was to hold public officials accountable and shed light on underserved neighborhoods.
MUCKRAKING ALERT: Detroit spent $45 million on sidewalk ramps to nowhere while sinking into debt
The city can’t afford emergency services but installed 27,000 curb ramps, many of which are on impassable sidewalks.