In the Media

Poverty, a critical issue in Detroit’s mayoral race, is on the rise

September 19, 2025

In this article, Annalise Frank of Axios Detroit discusses Detroit’s poverty rate and how this topic is a central theme of the ongoing mayoral race. Frank recognizes Detroit Future City’s “Opportunities for the Next Mayoral Administration to Grow Detroit’s Middle Class” brief in this article, stating:

“Detroit is at a pivotal moment, in need of “bold action, strategic planning and creative thinking” from its next mayor, nonprofit think tank Detroit Future City recently wrote.”

Click here to read more.

 

CHECK OUT OUR RESOURCES

DFC 2030 Plan
Economic Equity Dashboard
Videos
Research
Tools