Fiat Chrysler Media Round-Up

October 9, 2020

Fiat Chrysler in the news.
 

Detroit’s hulking sound barrier prompts Berlin Wall comparisons

Fiat Chrysler’s new plant now has a massive wall on the east side of Detroit. The company and city tout its benefits, but some residents are shocked by its size and presence.

Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press

Updated 10:42 p.m. EST Mar. 6, 2020

https://www.freep.com/in-depth/money/cars/chrysler/2020/03/06/detroit-fiat-chrysler-wall-sound-barrier/4821119002/

 

Detroit mural project outside FCA plant sparks concerns about ‘artwashing’

Over 150 Detroit artists have signed a petition in protest of the mural, saying it would “cover up” injustices

By Aaron Mondry  Mar 5, 2020, 11:21am EST

https://detroit.curbed.com/2020/3/5/21166290/detroit-fca-mural-project-community-benefits-artwashing

 

Detroit residents demand Fiat Chrysler step up and protect public health

Oct 29, 2019 Updated Nov 16, 2019

https://www.pressandguide.com/news/detroit-residents-demand-fiat-chrysler-step-up-and-protect-public-health/article_31f90a30-fa64-11e9-a6cd-efcc7a224fcd.html

Some in the shadow of new Detroit FCA plant want more protections, guarantees

By SARAH CWIEK • OCT 28, 2019

https://www.michiganradio.org/post/some-shadow-new-detroit-fca-plant-want-more-protections-guarantees

Detroit’s east side is already polluted. Will Fiat Chrysler make it worse?

By LAURA HERBERG • JUL 26, 2019

https://www.michiganradio.org/post/detroit-s-east-side-already-polluted-will-fiat-chrysler-make-it-worse

Resident Op Ed: FCA development comes at a cost for neighbors

Sanaa Green, Feb 28 2020

https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2020/02/28/fca-detroit-plant-environment/4683530002/