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Terryn Hall

Terryn Hall is a Detroit Revitalization Fellow and writer whose work has appeared in The Guardian, The Root, and others. You can follow her on twitter @terryngrams.

Terryn Hall's Latest Articles

Kearny in front of her old school, now the Paul Robeson/Malcolm X Academy
The guardians of Martin Park: Two women work to revive their neighborhood in two different ways

The story of Martin Park, where it's been, where it is now, and where it's headed is being shaped by two women—one tied to its past and another grounded in the neighborhood's present.

Attendees of the event
Perception vs. reality: Safety in Live6 discussed at Speakeasy event

On Friday, January 20, the Live6 Alliance and Model D collaborated for another SpeakEasy event where over 70 attendees participated in a community conversation to discuss the security of the neighborhoods in Live6.

Northwest Detroit businesses win Motor City Match funding

On Tuesday, January 10th, fifteen Detroit businesses and organizations were awarded funding through the Motor City Match grant program, and a special guest was on hand to celebrate—Vice President Joe Biden.

Maurice Cox, Director of the City of Detroit's Planning Department
Lessons from Planning Director Maurice Cox on spreading bike culture across Detroit

In a conversation with Model D, Maurice Cox, Director of the City of Detroit's Planning Department, says he'll put extra emphasis on bike infrastructure across the city. 

Harnessing art to spur entrepreneurship in Live6

The Live6 area is home to a robust cultural and creative community. And with an increase in development, there's opportunity for artists and institutions to tap into that energy to spur growth.

Members of UDM and Marygrove faculty on the stage with Live6 director Lauren Hood
Live6 Alliance and Model D host productive community conversation

Attendees included students, faculty and leadership from both the University of Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College, as well as residents and business owners who live and work in the communities along 6 Mile and Livernois Avenue.

Kuzzo's Chicken and Waffles
6 places to shop in Live6 this holiday season

Here are a few places in the Live6 neighborhoods that you can go to get fun, unique gifts for your loved ones this season.

Campus of University of Detroit Mercy
Institutions of higher education an essential part of Live6 growth

The University of Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College have been important neighborhood anchors since their foundings. And with increased attention to development in the neighborhoods outside of the city center, they'll be more important than ever. 

Map of neighborhoods targeted for funding
City of Detroit approves $1.6 million for neighborhood planning

The city of Detroit is making good on its promise to expand development into neighborhoods with the recent commitment of $1.6 million in planning-related funding for four sections of the city.

Lucas, 13, getting his hair cut by Metro Detroit Barber College owner Raymond Ware
Metro Detroit Barber College is both bridge and sanctuary in a changing Detroit

With so many changes happening in the city and Live6 area, Metro Detroit Barber College is a refuge of stability where people from the neighborhood and across the city can get a good cut at a low price with good company. 

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