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Feature Story Urban Neighborhood Initiatives Executive Director Christine Bell Community Development

The evolution of Detroit's Springwells neighborhood: Nonprofit leader shares her perspectiveResilient Neighborhoods Feature

Sarah WilliamsTuesday, February 25, 2025
Christine Bell of Urban Neighborhood Initiatives reflects on the highs and lows of a vibrant area of Southwest Detroit during her 18 years working in the Springwells neighborhood.
Longform The Ruth Ellis Clairmount Center offers permanent supportive housing for LGBTQ+ youth who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Community Development

"There can't just be one approach": Detroit pursues innovative solutions to housing crisis

Patrick DunnMonday, February 24, 2025
We checked in with three organizations that are rethinking how to develop and expand access to housing in Detroit.
Feature Story Detroit pizza place geography

Mapping Detroit: A Detroit-style pizza map showing where to get your piece of the pie

Alex B. HillMonday, February 24, 2025
You might not find your favorite national chain everywhere, but there’s always a unique pizza option close by.
Feature Story Eliel Saarinen’s unbuilt 1924 Detroit civic center complex would have produced a radically different Detroit riverfront if constructed way back when.

HISTORY LESSON: With these failed building plans, let's imagine the Detroit that might have been

Jacob JonesMonday, February 24, 2025
Welcome to History Lesson, a new recurring feature in Model D led by local historian Jacob Jones, in which we delve deep into the annals of Detroit history and nerd out over a different topic each time. This month, we're talking about big plans for Detroit developments that didn't come into existence.
Feature Story Seva Detroit

Midtown's Seva, a pioneer in vegan cuisine, to close

Model D StaffMonday, February 24, 2025
"This is not the outcome we had hoped for, but after years of financial challenges since COVID, we've reached a point where we can no longer sustain operations," reads a message on the restaurant's social pages.
Partner Content Multigenerational household

Financial considerations for multigenerational households

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Research indicates there can be financial benefits to multigenerational living, and when executed intentionally, having multiple family members under the same roof can potentially help improve health outcomes, reduce loneliness for older adults and bolster educational outcomes for children.
Feature Story Culinary students in Zaman International's training kitchen

In the kitchen with Kim: Immigrants, refugees and other women find a path and purpose at ZamanNonprofit Journal Project

Amy KurasTuesday, February 18, 2025
Developing self-confidence and culinary skills are key to Zaman International's culinary program for women who are immigrants or refugees or face other barriers to employment.
Feature Story Shiawassee Basin Preserve

Springfield Twp. Parks and Recreation collaborates with Oakland County to preserve natural assetsNonprofit Journal Project Feature

Sarah SpohnSaturday, February 15, 2025
“Once those ecosystems are lost, they can’t be recreated,” says Sarah Richmond of Springfield Township Parks and Recreation. The township collaborates with Oakland County Parks on projects to steward land in northern Oakland County.  
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How an unused dental chair sparked an inclusive clinic at a Cleveland juvenile detention center

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 12, 2025
MedWish MedWorks turned an unused dental chair into inclusive dentistry for youth at Cuyahoga Juvenile Detention Center, providing critical care for long-neglected health needs.
Longform Sean Wolski at his home in Royal Oak. Wolski was inspired to advocate for more housing in Oakland County after struggling to buy a house himself.

From zoning reform to fair market rent, what policies would ease Oakland County's housing crisis?

Patrick DunnMonday, February 10, 2025
We talked to homeowners, nonprofit leaders, and government officials about what local, state, and federal policy changes would help address the county's housing shortage and boost affordability.
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New ideas and forward-thinking actions are all part of the arts in the D. Visual artists, including painters, sculptors, designers, architects; and musicians working in nearly every genre (or sub-genre) under the sun and moon are here doing their funky thing.

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Several enclaves around eastbound Jefferson boast fine urban living options, from historic homes to high rise apartments and condos — some riverside, others inland, but all close to downtown and Belle Isle. Known as "The Villages," they include Indian Village, English Village, ...
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