Stories about Metro Detroit

A media project by students at Lawrence Technological University

We document the people and culture of Detroit, a metropolis with rich histories and revitalized energies to envision a better urban future.

Contact Editor Steven Wang at ywang22@ltu.edu for inquiries.

Volume II.

CONTRAST

December 2025

Are high-end real estate developments driving out local residents? Do sports wins bring people hope and drive crime down?

The two series in this volume explore the contrasts in Detroit's narrative of comeback, fueled by urban revitalization and sports culture.

Sporting in a Safer City

Rise of sport teams coincides with drop in crime.

Long-term residents cannot afford gentrified prices.

Volume I.

MOTION

November 2024

Detroit is a city in motion.

Passed down the glory and scars of the automotive industry, the city is moving toward new directions.

The four stories in this volume showcase the vibrancies of sports, urban renewal, and cultural preservation.

They also address challenges in urban development such as housing.

Little Caesars Arena witnesses the booming sports scene in Detroit.

Michigan Central Station finishes renovation and opens for visitors.

Detroit lacks solutions to homelessness despite revitalization.

The success of the Detroit Lions brings economic opportunities.

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