Modern mobility solutions running thousands of lines of code don’t resemble the four-wheels-plus-engine legacy automobile. Yet innovators are taking inspiration from the automobile industry to design and build solutions that move goods and services in new and efficient ways.
Model D explores Detroiter Ron Matten's ambitious retirement project: Reimagining his neighborhood.
There already were chickens in Berkley, just not legal ones. But resident Courtney Wooten wanted to do everything above board, in part to impress upon her children how they can make a change in their community.
Food-related businesses can often serve as a catalyst for neighborhood development. Jefferson Chalmers has several new ones opening their doors.
Two med school programs are helping students see past stereotypes by treating the homeless. In the process, the students themselves are engaging in a form of back-to-basics medicine that puts patients first.
From establishing equitable policies to planning farmers market events, organizations like The Detroit Food Policy Council are an essential support system for the local food economy.
Innovative methods in growing and preserving Michigan food is boosting the local food economy -- and not just during traditional growing seasons.
Low-tech by design, the simple hoophouse helps extend the farmer’s growing season. Learn how one Michigan program supports hoophouse farms so growers can stock markets, schools, and institutions with farm-fresh food year round.
With its long history of sailing and boating, Jefferson Chalmers is unique in Detroit due to its orientation away from the road, and towards the water.
In Michigan cities, corner grocery stores don’t always increase access to healthy produce. In Detroit and Flint, some researchers are taking a closer look at customer service as a barrier to food access.
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