Live 6

Model D's "On the Ground" series gives voice to the residents, business owners, and other community members who make up Detroit's neighborhoods.

The Live6 area is composed of four distinct neighborhoods—Bagley, Martin Park, The University District, and Fitzgerald. These communities are home to The University of Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College, as well as a number of beautiful residences and longstanding businesses.

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The former Immaculata High School, closed in 1984, will be renovated to house the new high school in Fall 2020.

Kids and Education

What you need to know about the closing of Marygrove College

David SandsTuesday, October 29, 2019

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I’Sha Schultz-Spradlin and her husband liked the neighborhood they were living in, but were priced out. After conducting an online housing search, they eventually discovered their future home on San Juan.

Community Development

Detroit's Fitzgerald Revitalization Project rolls forward — with some bumps along the way

David SandsTuesday, September 24, 2019

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Arts and Culture

Explore the new murals and mosaics livening up Live6

David SandsTuesday, August 20, 2019

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Economic Development

New Detroit businesses help to further revitalize McNichols in Live6 corridor

David SandsTuesday, July 23, 2019

Development News

A rendering of the early childhood education center School at Marygrove.

Kids and Education

Renderings released for new early childhood education center on Marygrove campus

MJ GalbraithTuesday, July 16, 2019

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Brilliant Detroit's neighborhood hub in Fitzgerald.

Community Development

A once-blighted Fitzgerald home is finding new life as an early childhood learning center

David SandsTuesday, June 18, 2019

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Krista McClure of the Detroit Parent Collective

Community Development

These 3 Detroit spaces are helping transform a strip of McNichols into a community hub

David SandsTuesday, May 21, 2019

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This rendering gives a feel for how the nonmotorized route will look. Courtesy City of Detroit.

Community Development

New Fitzgerald greenway offers clues on what's next with Detroit's biking infrastructure

David SandsTuesday, April 23, 2019

Development News

Community Development

HomeBase community center opening in Detroit's Livernois-McNichols district

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

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Baker's has been a staple of Detroit's jazz scene since the 1930s.

Arts and Culture

Baker's Keyboard Lounge, where Detroit's jazz legacy burns brightly

David SandsTuesday, March 26, 2019

Development News

Clement "Fame" Brown Jr., owner of The Three Thirteen, outside the store's new location on Livernois

Detroit streetwear line expands with new storefront on the Avenue of Fashion

MJ GalbraithTuesday, February 26, 2019

Development News

Community Development

City of Detroit unveils plans to revamp 7 neighborhood corridors

Aaron MondryTuesday, February 12, 2019

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Kids and Education

Inside Marygrove College's new direction: How it was saved and where it's going

David SandsTuesday, February 5, 2019

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Wood frame houses on Leverrette Street in Corktown, Detroit's oldest neighborhood

Community Development

Detroit's hottest residential markets: Why these 3 neighborhoods are attracting homebuyers

MJ GalbraithTuesday, January 8, 2019

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Kids and Education

Live6 area offers wealth of activities for Detroit children

David SandsTuesday, October 23, 2018

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Healthy Communities

Get fit in Live6: Three local fitness centers offer a variety of workout options

David SandsTuesday, September 25, 2018

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Michael Dones oversees Mo-Flo Community Garden

Community Development

Fitzgerald neighborhood takes innovative approach to reactivating vacant land

David SandsTuesday, August 28, 2018

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Fashion show at Light Up Livernois - photo by Desmond Love

Arts and Culture

Livernois festivals highlight Detroit corridor's re-emergence

David SandsTuesday, July 24, 2018

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Arts and Culture

Avenue of galleries: How art enriches life in Live6

David SandsTuesday, June 19, 2018

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Business leaders on Avenue of Fashion explore new era for the historic corridor

David SandsMonday, April 16, 2018

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Live 6 Highlights

Video: Detroit Sip owner hopes to be catalyst for Live6 corridor Read Article

Jevona Watson plans to open a coffee shop, Detroit Sip, on McNichols Road in early 2017. A native of the Bagley neighborhood, her story is emblematic of the tenacity of the people who live, work, and play in Live6.

Photo: Jevona Watson, owner of Detroit Sip, outside her coffee shop

The guardians of Martin Park: Two women work to revive their neighborhood in two different ways Read Article

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.

Photo: Kearny in front of her old school, now the Paul Robeson/Malcolm X Academy Bree Gant

Opinion: Detroit needs to preserve the cultural integrity of its black neighborhoods Read Article

In areas where development has been the greatest, many black people have found themselves "pushed to the margins." That's why, argues Lauren Hood, Detroit needs more neighborhoods where those shaping the vision are black.

Photo: Lauren Hood, director of Live6 Marvin Shaouni

Perception vs. reality: Safety in Live6 discussed at Speakeasy event Read Article

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.

Photo: Attendees of the event Bree Gant

Lessons from Planning Director Maurice Cox on spreading bike culture across Detroit Read Article

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.

Photo: Maurice Cox, Director of the City of Detroit's Planning Department

Guests from Chicago and Philadelphia meet on Six Mile for an urban exchange Read Article

Detroiters gathered on a recent December evening for an urban exchange to discuss ethical redevelopment, community engagement, and ways to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Photo: Claire Nelson, founder of the Urban Consulate, introduces the Speakeasy presenters Bree Gant

Harnessing art to spur entrepreneurship in Live6 Read Article

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.

Photo: Art in Detroit Fiber Works Bree Gant

Institutions of higher education an essential part of Live6 growth Read Article

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.

Photo: Campus of University of Detroit Mercy Photo courtesy of University of Detroit Mercy/David Frechette Photography

Metro Detroit Barber College is both bridge and sanctuary in a changing Detroit Read Article

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.

Photo: Metro Detroit Barber College Bree Gant

Guest column: My journey to business owner and deeper connections Read Article

After being away from Detroit for years, Jay Raford moved back to his hometown and opened up a socially-conscious food business in the Live6 area.

Jay Rayford (left) with Motor City Match winner George N'namdi, Motor City Match consultant James Feagin, and Motor City Match Winner Godwin Ihentuge

Photo: Jay Rayford (left) with Motor City Match winner George N'namdi, Motor City Match consultant James Feagin, and Motor City Match Winner Godwin Ihentuge

Photo essay: This is Live6 Read Article

Photographer and Detroit-native Bree Gant captured some of the people and places that make Live6 unique.

Photo: A man rides his bicycle in Live6 Bree Gant

New Live6 Alliance headquarters and its homegrown director bring energy to neighborhood Read Article

Once completed, executive director Lauren Hood hopes the headquarters will serve as a local gathering place where people can connect, deepen ties, and share ideas.

Photo: Exterior of the new Live6 headquarters Terryn Hall

Live 6

What you need to know about the closing of Marygrove College

Detroit's Fitzgerald Revitalization Project rolls forward — with some bumps along the way

Explore the new murals and mosaics livening up Live6

New Detroit businesses help to further revitalize McNichols in Live6 corridor

Renderings released for new early childhood education center on Marygrove campus

A once-blighted Fitzgerald home is finding new life as an early childhood learning center

These 3 Detroit spaces are helping transform a strip of McNichols into a community hub

New Fitzgerald greenway offers clues on what's next with Detroit's biking infrastructure

HomeBase community center opening in Detroit's Livernois-McNichols district

Baker's Keyboard Lounge, where Detroit's jazz legacy burns brightly

Detroit streetwear line expands with new storefront on the Avenue of Fashion

City of Detroit unveils plans to revamp 7 neighborhood corridors

Inside Marygrove College's new direction: How it was saved and where it's going

Detroit's hottest residential markets: Why these 3 neighborhoods are attracting homebuyers

Live6 area offers wealth of activities for Detroit children

Get fit in Live6: Three local fitness centers offer a variety of workout options

Fitzgerald neighborhood takes innovative approach to reactivating vacant land

Livernois festivals highlight Detroit corridor's re-emergence

Avenue of galleries: How art enriches life in Live6

Business leaders on Avenue of Fashion explore new era for the historic corridor

Live 6 Highlights

Video: Detroit Sip owner hopes to be catalyst for Live6 corridor Read Article

The guardians of Martin Park: Two women work to revive their neighborhood in two different ways Read Article

Opinion: Detroit needs to preserve the cultural integrity of its black neighborhoods Read Article

Perception vs. reality: Safety in Live6 discussed at Speakeasy event Read Article

Lessons from Planning Director Maurice Cox on spreading bike culture across Detroit Read Article

Guests from Chicago and Philadelphia meet on Six Mile for an urban exchange Read Article

Harnessing art to spur entrepreneurship in Live6 Read Article

Institutions of higher education an essential part of Live6 growth Read Article

Metro Detroit Barber College is both bridge and sanctuary in a changing Detroit Read Article

Guest column: My journey to business owner and deeper connections Read Article

Photo essay: This is Live6 Read Article

New Live6 Alliance headquarters and its homegrown director bring energy to neighborhood Read Article

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