From the Archives: Boulevard of dreams
Remember when Livernois was nine lanes wide? Check out this article from 2007 anticipating the Avenue of Fashion's transition into a two-lane boulevard, a crucial step in the district's revival.
Rodd Monts's Latest Articles
37 Minutes in MorningSide with Kelley Marks
Kelley Marks wants people to look at MorningSide and say "I want to move back there." Model D spent 37 minutes with her talking about her work rebuilding the East Side neighborhood and bringing neighbors closer together.
Detroit’s Real Talk: Radio Show Has a Mission to Create a Movement
Ken "Blanks" Harrell had this idea for a show: Bring Detroiters together on air in a positive way to talk about ideas, people, arts and business. He didn't want to just entertain, he wanted to start something bigger, a movement to change the city.
Solutions for Southwest Detroit: Nonprofit Developer Gets It Right
Southwest Solutions is the talk of the town. From development projects to an art gallery to its heavy roster of social services, the organization is impressing Detroiters, changing the face of a neighborhood and changing people's lives.
United and Delighted: Dell Pryor’s Spiral Collective
Dell Pryor knows something about the good a little unity can do for Detroit. The veteran art dealer brought together women entrepreneurs under the Spiral Collective roof, and in turn made a mark on the Midtown neighborhood and cultural scene.
Seeds of Entrepreneurship Planted at Detroit’s Bizdom U
Revitalization needs entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs need inspiration and know-how. Dan Gilbert's Bizdom U is helping supply both to start-up business owners in Detroit.
Detroit Needs Better Leadership; Marygrove’s Working On It
Building a strong leadership base seems to be on everyone's agenda when they discuss how to build a better Detroit. At Marygrove College in Detroit, students and administrators say growing young urban leaders isn't just lip service. It's what they do.
Who Shall Lead?
Who will lead Detroit? Leadership efforts are helping build momentum in the city, and keep young people engaged in what happens next.
Perfect Highland Park Harmony
Highland Park duo make beautiful art/music together.
Restoring East Warren
On the far East Side, community leaders aren't letting a statistic stop the progress along East Warren.
