Scott Benson

Detroit's City Planning Commission is drafting regulations for data center developments, led by City Councilman Scott Benson's working group aiming for a December approval. The group is assessing existing data centers and considering limits based on current facilities, with a focus on avoiding hyperscale data centers.

Detroit City Council narrowly approved a $2.1 million extension of its contract with SoundThinking Inc. for ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology through March 2027. The 5-4 vote followed a divided debate, with critics questioning the technology's effectiveness and cost, while supporters emphasized its role in reducing gun violence.