BUSINESS
Zug Island: Detroit's Industrial Epicenter & Contamination
Zug Island has been Detroit's industrial powerhouse for over a century, hosting steel production and coking operations despite early visions of it becoming a public resort.
About Marcus
Marcus Cole covers Detroit's neighborhoods, development, and real estate for Detroit.co. He writes with the authority of someone who walks the streets he reports on, connecting zoning meetings to the lived reality of residents across the city. Marcus holds a B.A. in English from Wayne State University.
Articles by Marcus
REAL ESTATE
JW Marriott Detroit Water Square: 25-Story Riverfront Hotel
Steel rises on Detroit's riverfront as the 25-story JW Marriott Detroit Water Square takes shape on the former Joe Louis Arena site, targeting 2027 completion.
REAL ESTATE
JW Marriott Detroit Water Square: First Look at New Tower
The 25-story JW Marriott Detroit Water Square rises on the former Joe Louis Arena site, set to open in 2027 with a skybridge to Huntington Place.
REAL ESTATE
Detroit Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground
52-unit Jefferson Avenue Apartments project launches in Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood, bringing much-needed affordable housing to historic East Jefferson corridor.
REAL ESTATE
Packard Plant Redevelopment Plans Stall in Detroit
Redevelopment plans for the historic Packard Plant site on Detroit's east side have stalled, affecting surrounding neighborhoods and future growth prospects.
POLITICS
Teen's DIY Pothole Repair in Dearborn Heights Goes Viral
A Dearborn Heights teenager's viral video of filling a pothole with cold-patch asphalt sparked city response and renewed debate over road maintenance funding.
REAL ESTATE
Auburn Hills Manufactured Home Water Bills Hit $10K Monthly
Auburn Hills manufactured home residents face $10,000 monthly shared water bills. Residents demand answers about rising costs and responsibility.
REAL ESTATE
Why Loans Failed to Save Detroit's Housing Crisis
Nicholas Caverly's analysis reveals why loan programs and demolition couldn't solve Detroit's deeper structural housing crisis affecting neighborhoods like Brightmoor.
REAL ESTATE
Detroit Same-Day Renovation Permits Streamline Housing
Detroit launches same-day renovation permits and streamlined infill housing approvals, making it easier to fix up homes and build on vacant lots.