These Detroit spaces and organizations are helping to foster the city’s literary arts community
From coworking spaces to residential homes transformed into literary centers, local writers of all ages can find community all around town.
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Robert C. Valade Park aims to be a diverse gathering spot for Detroiters of all ages
Detroit's newest riverfront playground, Robert C. Valade Park, opens Oct. 26 with a sandy beach, floating bar, climbing playscapes, and restaurant offerings.
Woodbridge developers seek resident input on future of Hancock School, other neighborhood projects
Nonprofit Woodbridge Neighborhood Development and nonprofit developer Cinnaire Solutions are co-developing Hancock School as well as other projects in the neighborhood.
Six things to do in Detroit this fall
It's sweater weather, meaning it's time for cider and doughnuts, trick-or-treating, and more. Check out these Detroit fall traditions.
Re:publica Detroit event to explore access across arts, culture, mobility, new economy, and more
Re:publica Detroit, part of the Sequencer Tour, is based on the annual event that attracts thousands to Berlin every year. It invites residents, local artists, innovators, economic developers, community activists, and more to join communities across the globe in examining questions about access as they pertain to here, and as they may relate to other places.
Youths play key role in Warrendale Cody Rouge revitalization plan
Nine local teens, many who have participated in the Cody Rouge Action Alliance Youth Council, and who live, work, worship, or attend school in the neighborhood, are making these development plans for their community alongside the city and adult residents.
Jefferson Chalmers residents weigh in on revitalization plan
The initial draft of "Building Jefferson-Chalmers Together, a Jefferson-Chalmers Mainstreet Master Plan” was unveiled at Hope Community Church on Aug. 30 after a week of visioning workshops held between residents and Jefferson East, Inc., a community nonprofit and its for-profit development subsidiary, East Jefferson Development Corporation, or EJDevCo.
Detroit’s home swap program transformed these sisters’ lives
A grassroots coalition fought hard to set up a Detroit home swap program. Now it's having life-changing results.
