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Windows with red frames on a two-story red brick building, next to a tree. Most of the windows are open.
Posted inSystems Repair

When will more Detroit public schools get air conditioning?

by Malak Silmi September 12, 2023September 11, 2023

Climate change is leading to more frequent early dismissals for “heat days.” In recent years, Detroit students have been sent home during the last few weeks of school in June due to extreme heat.

Large tree branch broken but still attached to trunk but fallen over, obstructing sidewalk and road.
Posted inSystems Repair

What Detroit can learn from last week’s massive storm and do before the next one

Avatar photo by Koby Levin September 1, 2023September 1, 2023
Two people in bright green vests shoveling dirt from the edge of a large hole in the street. The hole is partially filled with water by an exposed pipe. Heavy construction equipment sits in the background.
Posted inSystems Repair

More than 300 active “cave-ins” and a future with more Detroit sinkholes

Avatar photo by Koby Levin August 9, 2023August 7, 2023
Computer-generated image of a downtown boulevard with seven lanes leading to a river. From nearest to farthest, the cross streets are labeled: Macomb St., Monroe St., E. Lafayette St., Larned St. The boulevard has a tree-lined median, sidewalks and a bicycle path painted blue. On the left are empty green lots.
Posted inThe Dig

Latest designs for I-375 disappoint

by Aaron Mondry April 26, 2023June 20, 2023
hands with painted nails holding card showing canceled service for water and sewer line protection program.
Posted inSystems Repair

Claims piling up for Detroit’s new low-cost water and sewer line insurance

by Malak Silmi August 25, 2022March 15, 2023
view of where 3rd street overpass used to be across i-94 in detroit, showing bridge supports and freeway below
Posted inNews

An ode to the Third Street overpass and other lost Detroit landmarks

Kate Abbey-Lambertz headshot by Kate Abbey-Lambertz April 21, 2022April 21, 2022
detroit flooding hampton between maryland and wayburn kelly blunden
Posted inPlanet Detroit

Paying to get flooded: Understanding Detroiters’ sewerage costs

by Joey Horan July 19, 2021July 19, 2021
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