Today's episode is in two parts. First, there was a buck of listener feedback on the episode last week for Norris Howard. Since he's here, we dive in. 11:15 - Second, Jer had a piece in Crain's Detroit business in their "Forum" section on the future of local media titled "Being viral is a better strategy than going viral," and Norris has some questions for him. We talk about the shaky situation for local media in America and here in Detroit. That the math, in so many cases, doesn't math. And some ideas on how to change that. You can read that whole piece in Crain's here:  https://www.crainsdetroit.com/crains-forum-local-journalism/media-outlets-should-focus-being-vital-not-going-viral  You're part of this conversation! 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  

Being vital means more than going viral // Listener feedback

Fletcher Sharpe is in - and we talk about a big demolition underway, the Tigers and Red Wings. 01:16 - The final parts of the Packard Plant are coming down, and Fletcher has thoughts. We also get into the taking down of the old Hannah YMCA on East Jefferson near Sinbads. We also get into what's next for the Packard site - or at least what the city administration is angling for. 08:31 - There's real optimisim for spring training for the Detroit Tigers. 12:54 - Dylan Larkin is out for two weeks, but it shouldn't be as concerning as last year. 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  

Packard Plant coming down // Tigers optimism // Larkin out for two weeks

Despite the news today that the Packard Plant is having another section of it demolished, the reality is Detroit's season of demolition is sunsetting. In a wide-ranging coversation with Detroit's Constructiona and Demolition Director LaJuan Counts, we talk about: 01:17 - What is her north star when dealing with how divise demolitions can be in the community?  02:26 - What makes for a "Good Demo?" What are we looking for? What's changed over the years? 04:33 - What are the similarities and differences working in construction in the private sector vs. in the city of Detroit? 07:48 - How is the city handling prospective historic demolitions? 13:23 - How much demolition work is left in the city? 14:54 - We talk about the construction side of her job, including city facilities 16:00 - What's next after the demolitions wind down? 16:54 - What's it like being a black woman in a male dominated field? What has that journey been like? 19:40 - What did you think you knew that you learned different being in the job vs. when you came to it? 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

Detroit's demolitions are winding down (ft. LaJuan Counts)

Welcome to Friday! Devon O'Reilly is in and we're talking all things Detroit. 00:59 A first taste of two new places: Presley's in the David Whitney Building and Elephant and Co. in the old Founder's space in Midtown Detroit 12:16 - There's a lot of talk about elite and top colleges getting more media coverage than others. But is it in response to an alumni base that shows up? We've been talking about the big $3 billion development MSU is involved in in the city's New Center; but from feedback it's clear all people want more info on or pay attention to is the $250m University of Michigan center for Innovation. What's the real power of the Maize and Blue? 18:37 - There's a different vibe to some of the new things going in downtown. Yes, some unique stuff - but also, chains. From Chipotle to Chick-Fil-A to Dunkin, popular chains are coming back to downtown Detroit as part of a strategy to bring people down. We also discuss the 11,000+ jobs eliminated by a major employer and others switched to Warren that are changing the market down there. 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  

Presley's + Elephant and Co. First Taste // Do people just care more about U of M? // Changes Downtown

Time for a palette cleanser of an episode, where we keep it fun. Producer Shianne joins us in the studio at Techtown. 00:47 - Where we've been, from talking about Barbara Streisand's first non-New York performance in 1961 at the Caucus Club to Jer trying Super Crisp for the first time. 07:07 - Shianne gets into her favorite concerts and we talk about why concerts are the hot ticket right now 11:49 - We talk a bit about the upcoming Broadway in Detroit season, including Parade and The Wiz coming to town. 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  

Happy Leap Day! Trying Super Crisp; Summer concerts and Broadway in Detroit

The Michigan Primary was on Tuesday night, and Norris Howard is in with some thoughts on it (and other things around town). 01:03 - Norris is back from San Diego 02:55 - First time in the restored Book Tower in Detroit 04:37 - Unpacking the Michigan Primary. What does 100,000+ uncomitted voters mean? What about the general election? And how this political world is very different from 2012. 16:52 - Fast food chain Wendy's says they're rolling out AI-driven dynamic, or surge pricing, next year. And once one does it, it's real possible others will too. Norris makes the point that surge pricing with fast food is going to end up soaking the poor. 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  

Unpacking the Michigan Primary // Fast food surge pricing could soak the poor

A dabbing panda? Fletcher Sharpe's culinary curiosity is piqued. Have you been? We discuss and will get back to you next week on what it's like. Plus, there's a playoff push for the Red Wings as they're in a wildcard spot; and the Detroit Lions re-sign kicker Michael Badgley. 01:07 - Dabbing panda at a gas station on the east side? 06:28 - Could the Red Wings actually make it back to the playoffs? They're in a good position. 12:10 - The Detroit Lions re-sign Michael Badgley. We talk about possible moves for the team and the salary cap changes. We're working on directions for our sports and other coverage for 2024. Send in feedback! We'd love to hear from you. 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  

A dabbing panda? // Red Wings playoff push + more

Detroit's first 3-D printed house is for sale on the city's east side. I talked with Citizen Robotics and builder on the project Fernando Bales about what they've learned, how they did it, and what's next. Citizen Robotics: https://www.citizenrobotics.org/ Listing: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1444-Sheridan-St_Detroit_MI_48214_M39105-51367 Then, I'll send you out the door with two stories to know around town.  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  

Inside Detroit's first 3-D printed house

We've made it to Friday! Let's talk Detroit stuff: 01:32 - Devon went to HIROKI-SAN in the Book Tower, and has thoughts. 03:44 - There's a new restaurant coming to the David Whitney Building, Presley's 06:47 - Two new hotels are apparently planned along Woodward. But will they actually happen? Skeptical. 11:36 - Mr. Chimetime has taken Metro Detroit by storm with his food reviews, but there's some top places we don't (think) he's visited yet that are in his carryout kinda vibe. So we figured we'd come up with a bunch we enjoy - and think you'll enjoy - whether he hears us or not.  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  

Where should Mr. Chimetime (and you) go next? // New hotel talk // Hiroki-San, Presley's

What is up with that new "Hollywood" style sign going up ahead of the NFL Draft? Now that there's a real rendering a lot of people have strong opinions one way or another. We discuss. Plus more on the rundown: 00:46 - Shianne tries out the new Pie Sci in Oak Park; and there's a trip to Ikea (plus a song about it! Jonathan Coulton's "IKEA" played with Creative Commons license) 05:15 - A thoughtful listener email about Canton, how diverse it is and how she shares it's a great place to raise kids 10:58 - We discuss the $400,000+ sign that's going in ahead of the NFL Draft, and what we feel about it, from the AI rendering to the actual rendering that has some Detroiters mad. How do you feel about it? 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  

On Detroit's new "Hollywood" sign // Pie Sci, IKEA and Canton

On your Daily Detroit for Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 - we’re going to talk about a new approach to attainable housing. As you know, housing prices have been skyrocketing in the city, the region and the state. In fact, Detroit’s area housing prices rose faster than anywhere else in the country. That’s putting the idea of owning a home out of reach, and maybe we need to look at some new ways of tackling this problem. That’s where a new program, “Tomorrow’s Housing Innovation Showcase” might come in. In partnership between the Gilbert Family Foundation and the North Corktown Neighborhood Association; they’re trying something different. I talk with Darnell Adams of the Gilbert Family Foundation about it. Rundown: 02:12 - What does the Gilbert Family Foundation do? 04:51 - The North Corktown housing program 08:06 - We break down what the "Tomorrow's Housing Innovation Showcase" is. 09:05 - What does a Community Land Trust do to help keep the housing market attainable? 12:16 - How might financing or a mortgage work with a community land trust? 12:58 - The process of getting participants 14:31 - Square footage of the homes and accessory dwellings 17:23 - What about the timeline? 18:19 - Income, resident or other preferences with this? 20:00 - Could this be scaled to other parts of the city or region? 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  

Working to keep housing attainable in Detroit (ft. Darnell Adams, Gilbert Family Foundation)

Fletcher Sharpe is in and we're going to talk Detroit area sports.  01:06 - Is Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard on the hot seat? 08:05 - A Canadian Footbal League star is on his way to the Detroit Lions from the BC Lions 12:19 - Detroit Pistons, what to look for after the All-Star Break 17:26 - TIL Joe Dumars is in the NBA front office 18:27 - Detroit Pistons exhibit now open at the Detroit Historical Museum 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  

Is Juwan Howard on the hot seat? // Lions sign CFL star // Pistons

Wide-ranging show from food to economics. Devon O'Reilly is in. 01:33 - In "Where we've been" we talk about the longtime mainstay of Z's Villa and the breakfast and lunch spot Promenade Artisan Foods in the Fisher Building 06:47 - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was in town, and Jer got the chance to shadow for a bit. We talk about the importance of Michigan in 2024. 15:51 - A recent report (one of two) from the Citizen's Research Council of Michigan shows the difficulty of getting rid of the Detroit Downtown Development Authority (if you wanted to) as well as the reality that everything - including the Community Benefits Agreements - end up costing money and some point the city will have to deal with their high costs and make some hard decisions, or do better at encouraging population growth. 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  

An old (and a new) favorite // Valentine's Day w/ Janet Yellen // Somebody's gotta pay for it

Norris Howard is in. 00:36 - We talk about the great feedback we got from listeners in Canton; how development happened in Metro Detroit; and part of the draw of the city of Detroit is reconnecting our region to its soul. 15:57 - A new Buddy's is opening up in Canton 19:59 - Dan Gilbert has a new cocktail lounge, Saksey's, opening up in the basement of Gilly's. It's named after the bar his father owned. 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  

Reconnecting Metro Detroit to our soul // New Buddy's, and a new bar

Black Tech Saturdays is making quite the splash in bridging digital divides and being a platform to lift up Detroit in technology. Plus, it's a total vibe. Far different (in a good way) than what you're used to for "tech events."  Joining me on the show is Alex and Johnnie Turnage, co-founders - as well as Ethan Lloyd, Social Media Manager for the city of Detroit and he runs the city of Detroit's social media accounts that have been growing quickly and engaging residents. It's cheesy to say in a podcast that we talk about a wide range of subjects, but we do - and it was a pleasure to have them in the studio at TechTown. Black Tech Saturdays: https://www.blacktechsaturdays.com/  Ethan Lloyd: https://www.instagram.com/ethan.llo/  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  

Black Tech Saturdays and Growing Detroit's Social Media

Fletcher Sharpe is in, and here's the rundown: 01:07 - What can the Detroit Lions learn from watching the Super Bowl, as far as pieces they may need? Is Dan Campbell unfairly judged against SF coach Shanahan?  09:55 - Fletcher went out to see the preview for the Michigan Panthers, and brings back what we need to know about the new merged league and more  18:06 - The Pistons made some trade moves. Did they end up ahead? 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  

What can the Lions learn from watching the Super Bowl? // Michigan Panthers update // Did the Pistons come out ahead on trades?

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

Welcome to Friday, and we've got a heck of a show for you of local Detroit topics. 03:13 - Devon talks about why he needed to share some "hometown love" in a recent newspaper op-ed. 09:15 - An update on the new restaurant by Chef Fabio Viviani in the old Calexico space. Plus, do local restaurants need to up their game? Do you prefer when someone skips over a bad place, or tells you how bad it might be? Are some reviews too harsh? Would love your thoughts in this conversation. 313-789-3211 or dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. 8:47 - With the news of Albena in the Siren Hotel closing, what do you think of Prix Fixe, or fixed price menus? 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  

On Food Reviews, Prix Fixe Menus, and Hometown Love

Norris Howard is IN the studio today, and we're talking about things around Metro Detroit. 01:35 - New Detroit City Council map just dropped that redefines the districts of the members. It's dealing with Detroit's changing population, but what do you think? Here's the map:  https://felt.com/map/Detroit-New-City-Council-Districts-gzyuHJh4QtSSNcuFrbP9C2A?loc=42.3928,-83.1313,11.4z 14:06 - Norris got his library card, and talks about all the benefits. This ties into a previous discussion about library resources. 15:24 - That leads into a conversation about the changes happening in Canton Township. It has now more people than Livonia, is more diverse, and is also one of the wealthiest 100 communities over 50,000 people in America. 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  

New Detroit city council map // Norris gets his library card // Canton Township

Whether it's public or charter schools, Detroit students are fighting an uphill battle. Between trasportation, transparency, and even dealing with extreme temperatures - anything involving the future of Detroit hinges on Detroit's education system. Tinu Usoro from 482 Forward joins me at the table in Techtown to talk about not just the problems, but ideas to help fix these issues. The Detroit podcast rundown: 00:55 - What is 482 Forward? 02:38 - The impact of bad weather on education in Detroit 03:31 - The lack of transportation for students in Detroit  04:09 - The challenges of Charter Schools in Detroit 05:23 - The needs gap between schools 07:06 - Public school funding limits and restrictions that may be hurting kids 08:09 - Issues in Charter schools 14:28 - What are some proposed solutions? 22:15 - The Black Man Jubilee, recognizing the struggle of black males in society 31:10 - Learn more about 482 Forward 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  

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