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# PODCAST: Detroit's New Plan To Preserve Affordable Housing Plus 4 Things To Know Around Town
- URL: https://www.dailydetroit.com/podcast-detroits-new-plan-to-preserve-affordable-housing-plus-4-things-to-know-around-town/
- Published: 2020-03-13T17:30:28.000Z
- Updated: 2024-02-25T22:31:33.000Z
- Author: Jer Staes
- Tags: #wordpress, #Import 2024-02-25 18:12, #admin

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On today’s episode of the podcast: 

More closures tied to the Coronavirus response, from all of the schools in the state to cultural institutions like the Detroit Institute of Arts. 

John Hertel, the general manager of SMART (The Suburban Bus system) has resigned and then was ousted by his board causing an unexpected leadership change. 

Starting in late March the [Michigan Department of Transportation](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDOT/bulletins/280c86f?ref=dailydetroit.com) will be working on about nine miles of 8 Mile road. Work is estimated to run through the fall. 

Ferndale hotspot [Imperial will be opening a second location](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2020/03/13/imperial-taco-joint-replace-state-bar-next-fillmore-detroit/5023351002/?ref=dailydetroit.com), this time in Detroit. 

Sven talks with Julie Schneider the Deputy Director of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department about an interesting new initiative that aims to help preserve affordable housing in the city.