Corktown Adds 188 Housing Units; Detroit Food Truck Rules Under Review; Sheffield Frames Poverty as Economic Strategy

In this week’s edition of EL PULSO, Alliance Catholic Credit Union breaks ground on a new Southwest Detroit branch that will offer Spanish-language services, ITIN lending, financial literacy classes, and expanded community space. We also report on nearly 200 new mixed-income housing units planned for Corktown as city leaders work to balance growth with affordability in one of Detroit’s fastest-changing neighborhoods. Mayor Mary Sheffield outlines her vision for poverty reduction as an economic development strategy, while Detroit officials consider a new ordinance that could reshape how food trucks operate across the city. Plus, the Skillman Foundation names ten recipients of its 2026 Visionary Awards, recognizing leaders working to strengthen public education across Detroit and Michigan. And Detroit artist Juan Martinez transforms steel into monarch butterflies, creating public art inspired by migration, belonging, and the stories of immigrant communities in Southwest Detroit. We also highlight artist Julianna Sanromán Rojas’ latest recognition at Detroit Artists Market and provide an important deadline for Wayne County property owners who may be eligible to claim foreclosure auction proceeds. The stories featured in this episode are published throughout the week at ELCENTRALmedia.com.🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.