As Iconic Coliseum reaches its 100th year, City of Detroit begins demolition. Join us for a Candlelight Vigil, Thursday Jan. 27

Over 60,000 sign the petition to save the Fairgrounds Bandshell! - Will be moved to Palmer Park in Detroit.

We thank our supporters and all fans of the Michigan State Fairgrounds Bandshell for this outstanding work supporting the grassroots petition to save the Bandshell from demolition. With thanks to Dave Gifford https://twitter.com/DE_Gifford

PUBLIC H&S STANDING COMMITTEE zoom meeting Mon Jan 11 10 am

To Provide an Emergency Air Quality Survey for the Future Amazon Site. –

Status of Office of Contracting and Procurement Contract No. 6003177 - 100% Capital Projects Funding –

Contractor: NTH Consultants Ltd. – Location: 2990 W. Grand Boulevard Suite M10, Detroit, MI 48202 –

Total Contract Amount: $164,000.00. BUILDINGS AND SAFETY (CONTRACT HELD BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRENDA JONES DURING THE RECESS PROCEDURE OF 12-15-20)
THIS MEETING WILL BE A VIRTUAL COMMITTEE MEETING

4. To attend online: https://Detroitmi.gov/Online-CC-Meeting
Public Comment: To participate at the time of Public Comment, please raise your hand within the zoom application.
1. Telephone participants: Raise your hand by pressing *9 2. Web participants: Raise your hand by clicking raise hand in the application or pressing a. Windows computer = [ALT] + [Y] b. Apple computers = [OPTION] + [Y]

To be consistent with how Public Comment has been handled for in-person meetings:  You will be called on in the order in which your hand is raised  All time limits set by the meeting Chair will still be enforced  Any hands raised after the Chair ends submission of public comments, will not be able to speak at the meeting

All interested persons are invited to be present and be heard as to their views.
Persons making oral presentations are encouraged to submit written copies to the City Clerk’s Office CityClerkHelpDesk@detroitmi.gov via e-mail, for the record.

To attend by phone only, call one of these numbers: +1 929 436 2866, +1 312 626 6799, +1 669 900 6833, +1 253 215 8782, +1 301 715 8592, +1 346 248 7799 - Enter Meeting ID: 330332554#
COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON, CHAIRPERSON COUNCIL MEMBER JANEE AYERS, VICE CHAIR COUNCIL MEMBER ROY MCCALISTER, MEMBER COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRENDA JONES, (EX-OFFICIO)

Important chance for public and ridership weigh-in on DDOT bus center at Fairgrounds. You can also sign up to be part of future focus group. These are the last 2 public hearings scheduled on this issue.

NOV 13 - DETROIT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HEARINGS

Virtual DDOT State Fair Transit Center Public Hearing:

10 AM SESSION:

The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites all community and business organizations, neighborhood residents, and other stakeholders to engage in public hearings to learn and share your opinion about the proposed transit center at the State Fairgrounds.

Meeting ID: 872 9536 0231

Meeting Link: https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/87295360231

Phone-In: (312) 626-6799

6 PM SESSION:

The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites all community and business organizations, neighborhood residents, and other stakeholders to engage in public hearings to learn and share your opinion about the proposed transit center at the State Fairgrounds.

Meeting ID: 894 8184 6485

Meeting Link: https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/89481846485

Phone-In: (301) 715-8592

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Any person who need special accommodations and interpreters, including persons with disabilities to participate in this meeting is to contact Customer Service at (313) 933-1300 or DDOT-ADA@detroitmi.gov to request assistance at least two (2) weeks in advance of the meeting.

How to comment

Please address written comments to the Detroit Department of Transportation Office of Compliance, ATTN: Title VI Coordinator 100 Mack Ave., Detroit, MI 48201; call (313) 933-1300 or email DDOTcomments@detroitmi.gov.

Written comments will be accepted until Friday, November 27.

Translation of this notice is available upon request free-of-charge. To request this information in another language or an accessible format, call (313) 933-1300 or 7-1-1 (TTY).

Helpful Tips

DDOT uses Zoom as our virtual platform. If you have never used Zoom before, please download the instructions and make sure your computer system is ready.

We recommend following the instructions and testing your system before the start date of the webinar. We cannot guarantee that DDOT staff will be available to help you on the day of the meeting, particularly as we approach the start time.

The audio for the Zoom meeting will come through your computer speakers. However, toll numbers are provided should you prefer to dial in for the audio. There is also a smartphone app if you choose (search for Zoom Cloud Meetings in the Apple App or Google Play stores). If you have not used Zoom before, the instructions link above will help you navigate the controls during the meeting.

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17 Organizations say: JOIN THE CALL FOR EQUITY IN MICHIGAN!

“We are writing in solidarity with the State Fairgrounds Development Coalition (SFDC), a community-led coalition advocating for workers' rights and community benefits related to the development of the Michigan State Fairgrounds. We stand with the SFDC in its fight to ensure that the development of the 142-acre site, proposed to entail an Amazon Distribution center, and an as yet-to-be determined auto-parts supplier, will benefit low-income and working families.” SUPPORTED AND ENDORSED BY: Amidst The Amazon Campaign, Detroit People's Platform, Doing Development Differently In Detroit, Equitable Detroit Coalition, Presevation Detroit, The Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice, Advancement Corporation, Metro Detroit A. Phillip Randolph Institute, Black Lives Matter Michigan, Detroit Action, Liberation PAC, Metro Lansing Poor People's Campaign, Michigan Coalition for Human Rights, Oakland Forward, One in a Billion Consulting, LLC, Riverwise Magazine, The James and Grace Lee Boggs Center To Nurture Community Leadership, Southeast Michigan Jobs With Justice,

Analysis: Bus Riders and the State Fairgrounds Deal

By DETROIT PEOPLES

Analysis On the recent City Planning Commission vote on the State Fairgrounds Development Deal

October 5, 2020