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Residents press council on unsafe housing, zoning rush and transparency during public comment
Summary
Multiple Detroit residents told the council on Nov. 12 that landlord harassment, unsafe sidewalks and rushed zoning changes are harming neighborhoods, and urged a pause on R2-up zoning until environmental and community impact reviews are completed.
Public comment at the Detroit City Council committee of the whole on Nov. 12 featured repeated pleas for help from residents who described unsafe housing conditions, alleged lack of transparency in city zoning and procurement, and requested more time and analysis before zoning changes take effect.
Adrienne Tynes told the committee she lives at 375 West Grand Boulevard and that her landlord has targeted her, causing health problems and threats of eviction. "My landlord continues to target me…my life is in jeopardy right now," Tynes said, adding she and neighbors report drug activity and rats in the building but feel dismissed by police. The chair asked Tynes to share contact information with council…
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