Downtown : News from Detroit

It's been another busy month for development news in the city. Let's catch up on some of the biggest stories from the past four weeks.

Longtime Detroit PR firm Franco Public Relations Group has seen Detroit's fortunes rise and fall. It's stuck with the city for over 50 years and, thanks to that loyalty, saw record growth in 2015.

Though better broadcast rights deals and steady attendance, The Detroit Tigers have grown 300 percent in the last decade.

As recently as 2009, metro Detroit experienced the largest population losses in the country. In 2015, the region grew, albeit modestly.

Wheelhouse Detroit, the popular bike shop on Detroit's RiverWalk, is opening a second location in May on Joseph Campau in downtown Hamtramck.

The alternative energy startup GreenLancer watched its revenue jump 340 percent last year.

The environmental and engineering services firm ASTI Environmental opens an office in downtown Detroit.

The film festival that showcases documentary film relevant to Detroit and Michigan is building on past success.

The Detroit-based film production firm made a name for itself when it premiered its first feature-length film, "Jinn." Since then, it's expanded into other areas.

Just a year after opening a downtown Detroit office, Jones Day is expanding its offices to accommodate a growing docket of local business.

There are four major award categories for which business and property owners can apply for a share of $500,000 in grant funding.

Several of the Motor City's top fellowship programs and incubators are currently taking applications, including Challenge Detroit, TechTown's DTX Launch Detroit, and NextEnergy.

It's been another busy month for development news in the city. Let's catch up on some of the biggest stories from the past four weeks.