Road diet have become a popular way for city planners to calm traffic and add non-motorized transit options in metro Detroit. But are they just fad diets? Or do they actually carry benefits for commuters and communities?
Concerned about displacement and access to jobs, many Detroit citizens are offering their own vision of the city where everyone can participate in and benefit from the development taking place.
The next few months promise to be a lively time along Livernois. Not only is summer in full swing, but there's a trio of events and festivals slated for the Detroit corridor that are sure to be a good time for residents and visitors alike.
Six galleries dot Livernois and a seventh is set to open shop later this year. All of this points to a burgeoning art scene along and around the Detroit corridor traditionally known as the "Avenue of Fashion."
In 2015, Ali Dirul started a company that specializes in energy-oriented engineering solutions with a particular focus on solar power. And he takes special pride in making those resources useful and accessible to Detroiters.
Bike lanes have become a lively topic of debate in Detroit of late, with the city holding a series of community meetings to gather feedback on how best to go forward with them. Given all the complaints, how will the city respond?
The Avenue of Fashion is back. With the renewed energy and interest along the strip, business leaders are thinking about how to harness that energy for long-term growth.
While McNichols and its surrounding communities in Live6 have gone through difficult economic times in recent years, things may be turning around as new investment, public and private, finds a foothold in the area.
Started as a way to close the STEM gender gap, the project is designed for girls from fourth to eighth grade and offers special opportunities that encourage them to learn about STEM and get involved in STEM-related activities.
While there's been several notable solar energy projects by major companies, some smaller organizations have been partnering together to take the application of the renewable resource in new directions.
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