City announcements can move fast. To help you keep up, we’ve brought together 10 updates that could affect your home, your commute and your neighborhood — with links to explore each one.

Detroit reported a safer summer, including a sharp drop in youth homicides

Juvenile homicide victims fell from nine during June through August last year to one during the same period in 2026. Mayor Mary Sheffield and Police Chief Todd Bettison pointed to enforcement, violence prevention and youth activities, including Occupy the Summer, as contributing factors. The announcement also highlighted reductions across major crime categories.

Read the summer safety update.

More places to sit and take shelter at bus stops are coming

DDOT is adding hundreds of bus shelters and benches through 2027, giving riders more places to sit and better protection from the weather while they wait. The improvements address a daily concern for people who depend on the bus, especially older residents and riders who have difficulty standing for long periods.

Learn about the bus stop improvements.

Home repair now has a coordinated citywide strategy

Mayor Sheffield signed an executive directive making home repair a major administration priority and appointed Heather Zygmontowicz as senior advisor on home repair. Her assignment includes coordinating programs, pursuing additional funding and improving how residents connect with assistance. The goal is to help more Detroiters maintain safe homes and prevent displacement caused by deteriorating housing.

Read about the home repair strategy.

A new plan targets safer rental homes

Detroit announced a five-point plan to bring more one- and two-family rental properties into compliance with City safety codes. It combines targeted enforcement, better tracking of expiring certificates and additional support for landlords and tenants. Residents can also report significant rental housing problems through detroitmi.gov/TenantSupport.

Learn how the rental housing plan works.

A $9.2 million investment will help families move from shelters into homes

Detroit’s Homeless to Housed initiative commits $9.2 million over three years to help families move from emergency shelter into stable housing. The effort expands shelter-to-home programs to address the financial and practical barriers families face when establishing a home of their own.

Read about Homeless to Housed.

A $40 million stormwater project is complete on the west side

The Far West Detroit Stormwater Improvement Project is designed to reduce basement backups for approximately 1,200 households. By capturing stormwater before it enters the combined sewer system, the project helps relieve pressure during heavy rain and improves protection for nearby neighborhoods.

Explore the completed stormwater project.

Nearly $20 million in improvements are planned for 11 neighborhood parks

Detroit announced $19.85 million in upgrades across 11 parks, with projects ranging from new play areas and sports courts to walking paths and expanded gathering spaces. Projects are at different stages, with some completed and others scheduled for construction or completion in 2027. Community input helped shape the improvements.

Find the parks and planned upgrades.

Detroit will repair 9,000 sewer connections at no cost to homeowners

The $184 million Alley Sewer Repair Program will fix clogged or broken connections where private residential sewer lines meet City sewers in alleys. These defects can contribute to basement backups and alley cave-ins. DWSD will select eligible locations using inspection data and federal funding requirements; residents do not need to apply and will be notified before work begins on their block.

Learn where and how sewer repairs will happen.

DDOT opened a new $160 million Coolidge Terminal

The new Coolidge Terminal gives DDOT a modern base for bus operations, maintenance and storage on Detroit’s west side. It replaces the former facility damaged by fire in 2011 and provides the people who keep buses running with updated facilities and equipment to support service for riders.

Take a closer look at the new terminal.

Detroit renewed its commitment to being a welcoming city

Detroit has been recertified as a two-star Certified Welcoming city, recognizing its work to help immigrants and residents of all backgrounds access services, participate in civic life and connect with their communities. The designation follows an independent review of City policies, programs and partnerships, with ongoing requirements to maintain certification.

See what the designation means for Detroiters.

Want to keep up with what’s happening in your city? Visit detroitmi.gov/news for announcements, program updates and opportunities for Detroit residents.