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If you're not growing, you're dying (ft. Kurt Metzger) Jan 27, 2022

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There's a saying that when you stop growing, you start dying. Well, the bottom line is Michigan now has more deaths than births. Metro Detroit is not faring better.

We knew this was coming for awhile, but leaders from neither major political party have been able to stop it.

What does it mean? How did we get here? What could we all do? My guest, Kurt Metzger, will help us sort it out.

He's one of the foremost minds when it comes to data, our region, our state and putting it to use.

He started Data Driven Detroit, he's a recently former mayor of Pleasant Ridge, and he's got some interesting perspectives and context to share.

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Talking Tiki (ft. Renee Tadey) Jan 27, 2022

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Today we talk with the author of "Detroit Tiki: A History of Polynesian Palaces and Tropical Cocktails." The Motor City has a big history in the genre, and we get into it ahead of the release of Renee Tadey's new book on Arcadia Press.

Consider buying or pre-ordering from your local bookseller.

Here's an Amazon link if that's your jam: https://www.amazon.com/Detroit-Tiki-Polynesian-Tropical-Cocktails/dp/1467145327/ref=asc_df_1467145327/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564687260077&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7517853044401258978&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016921&hvtargid=pla-1595485745000&psc=1

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Why incentives don't work (and what to do instead) ft. John Mozena Jan 25, 2022

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On the heels of $824 million in state incentives being handed out today for battery plants in Michigan, I figured it was the right time to share my recent conversation with John Mozena.

He heads up the Center for Economic Accountability, and is a watchdog around the tax and other incentives handed out by governments locally, statewide, and across the United States.

In his view, they don't make that much difference where a business locates but do tend to make politicians look good at the public's expense.

But the price of an effective argument is a solution. And that solution might just be investing in the things that actually make our cities and states attractive to live in and stay, instead of band-aiding issues by tossing money out the door.

Whether you agree with John or not, I think this episode will make you put your thinking cap on.

It reminded me that there are plenty of ways people of good intention but with different ideas can work together to make things better.

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Lewis, Dunwell, Steinwascher and Amoo-Mensah signed to Detroit City + pre-season USL Championship talk Jan 24, 2022

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Fletcher Sharpe runs down the latest signings, and we discuss possible rivals and expectations of Detroit City FC as the clock counts down to the regular season.

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Mansion vs. Mansion; End of Maker Faire; Who sells the most liquor in Metro Detroit? + more Jan 21, 2022

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Building up Bagley; Landlords leaving Detroit; + more development talk (ft. Chase Cantrell) Jan 20, 2022

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Big show today. Chase Cantrell from Building Community Value is on.

01:21 - First, we talk about his project at Prairie and Six Mile (McNichols), including a new brewery and more.

Chase also penned a very interesting piece in The Dig about what faces embody Detroit development: https://mailchi.mp/outliermedia.org/high-costs-for-small-scale-rehabbers-in-detroit

07:42 Landlords are selling their properties in Detroit in a pretty big way as they leave the city. A recent article says that listings are up 24% in the city of Detroit, where the rest of the region that's not the case. We discuss this trend that Chase has seen for awhile. Background reading: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/home-listings-detroit-are-landlords-decide-sell

10:00 Will this shift mean that we need more affordable housing as renters may lose their homes? Key in the city is that more than half of single family homes are rentals.

10:28 Chase thinks Detroit needs a single family housing strategy

12:02 Could this help with the regional housing shortage when it comes to homes to buy?

14:46 The Detroit Land Bank has changed leadership. Also, it would be very difficult to unwind the Land Bank

16:02 Chase highlights some transparency problems

16:47 What might happen next

18:19 Are there reforms that could be made?

21:10 We discuss the new Lee Plaza deal

26:48 Ex Detroit city councilman Andre Spivey has been sentenced to two years in prison for accepting bribes

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DCFC signs Diop, Botello-Faz, Rodriguez and Williams; Bol trade goes back; Riverfront stadium 50 years ago? Jan 19, 2022

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On today's show, three sports-related discussions with Fletcher Sharpe.

00:14 - We run down the USL signings for Detroit City FC since we last talked. Abdoulaye Diop, Pato Botello-Faz, Maxi Rodriguez and Rhys Williams.

08:42 - Bol Bol turns out to be a trade that goes back as he failed a health check by the Pistons, and we learn that Bol is going to have foot surgery knocking him out for the rest of the season.

11:18 - And finally, something fun. Should there have been a Tigers/Lions stadium built on the Detroit riverfront just west of Cobo? There's a difference in opinions. Dome or no dome?

Here's a link to the renderings from 50 years ago. https://twitter.com/DetTiger50/status/1481402506861285381

A reminder that Fletcher is scheduled to appear on the Wrong Side of the Pond soccer podcast this week: https://wrongsideofthepond.com/

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Two new non-alcoholic drink options: Meet Fora + Isla from Casamara Club (ft. Jason LaValla) Jan 14, 2022

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For our fun Friday episode, Jason LaValla isn't standing still with the success of Casamara Club.

Turns out leisure soda is a thing and people are looking for tasty, non-alcholic drinks to try. Whether they're subbing out booze once in a while, or for good, but still want to have an interesting thing to drink to discuss and enjoy.

Casamara Club is rolling out two new flavors: Fora and Isla. Fora is a red drink, with Strawberry and other notes. Isla is a complex and mild ginger drink.

https://www.casamaraclub.com/

Although we're neighbors, this is first time since the pandemic we've caught up with Jason on the air.

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Narrowing Woodward, Retail rumor, Where should Robocop go? + 4 more things to know around Metro Detroit Jan 14, 2022

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Devon O'Reilly joins the podcast for his weekly segment, a day early — with Hot Toddys in hand.

On your Daily Detroit:

01:41 - Woodward in Ferndale and Pleasant ridge is narrowing to make the area more people-friendly. It's set off a ton of discussion online, but we foreshadowed this move last week. Crossing Woodward as a pedestrian is like crossing as many lanes as a freeway at Nine mile. But some people don't want to add 30 seconds to their commute. Background: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2022/01/12/dream-cruise-birthplace-woodward-lose-lanes-bikes-walkers/9177803002/

06:36 - The Under Armour store in downtown Detroit is closing. We talk about why Devon's not too worried about it; Jer spills some tea on a lead he has that retail on Woodward may get a new tenant. What kind?

09:06 - Roast is closing permanently. We discuss the impact of the restaurant, but also how diners may have moved forward. Great Lakes Coffee in Midtown Detroit is closed temporarily due to COVID after employees went to the media to talk about how management is handling the situation.

11:19 - SuperCrisp is opening on Cass just south of Woodward on the Wayne State campus. This could be a great fit as it's Japanese-American fast casual. The menu looks tasty.

12:58 - Eastern Market is getting a gourmet grocery story and Jewish deli

13:52 - The Detroit Historial Museum and the Charles H. Wright are gearing up for millage campaigns if a new law passes. But what's notable about mentioning this early? They don't plan to include Macomb County. Jer sees a growing rift between Macomb and the duo of Oakland and Wayne, and a way forward to get things done since Macomb as a whole doesn't always seem interested in playing ball. Not only did those organizations see it in their patron and supporter data, but we see it in ours. Background reading on the original story: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/nonprofit/detroit-historical-wright-museums-plan-seek-operating-millage-wayne-oakland-counties

16:39 The Robocop statue is done! It left the artist's facility and you can go to Instagram to see the pictures. But unanswered.. where should it go? We throw out a couple ideas. What are yours? dailydetroit - at- gmail - dot - com. Or leave a voicemail. 313-789-3211

Here are photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/CYpCCaxvNYk/

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The Detroit auto show is back in September. How could it evolve? + Ford takes 2 of 3 NACTOY awards Jan 13, 2022

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Today we talk about the winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the year.

Ford showed well, and so did vehicles that are about value for money.

Plus, the NAIAS (or the Detroit auto show) has a new date in mid-September.

What could be done to make this auto show even more of an experience? Maybe a festival? Me and Eric Trytko come up with ideas.

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