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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Reimagining McNichols: The multi-pronged effort to bring back a struggling commercial corridor

David SandsMonday, February 26, 2018

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Frank Rashid addresses a group of visitors inside of the library at Marygrove College

An inside look at the bailout of Marygrove College

Chanel StittTuesday, February 20, 2018

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Audience member asks a question at a Live6 speakeasy event

With democratic budgeting, Live6 takes a nontraditional approach to community engagement

David SandsSunday, December 17, 2017

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Bagley residents lead grassroots effort to build pocket park

Dorothy HernandezMonday, December 11, 2017

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Live6 shoots for $150K in national competition to restore vacant storefront on McNichols

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 26, 2017

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Gathering at Detroit Sip for an installment of Speakeasy

Detroit Sip in Live6 to celebrate long-awaited opening

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Source: Detroit Sip

Development News

Co-working space, co-op pre-school, and childcare: Detroit Parent Collective opens in NW Detroit

MJ GalbraithTuesday, October 17, 2017

Feature Story

Closing of city's last Big Boy demonstrates why Detroit needs more family restaurants

Dennis ArchambaultMonday, August 7, 2017

Development News

NSO's Handlebars for the Homeless takes riders on a guided tour of city, with emphasis on '67

MJ GalbraithTuesday, July 25, 2017

Feature Story

Metro Detroit colleges and universities embrace community leadership

David SandsMonday, July 17, 2017

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Live6 community dialogue series, Speakeasy, to continue through end of 2017

Aaron MondryMonday, June 12, 2017

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

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

Donavan Glover and Terryn HallMonday, February 13, 2017

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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

Terryn HallTuesday, February 7, 2017

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

Lauren HoodTuesday, February 7, 2017

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

Terryn HallTuesday, January 24, 2017

Development News

Northwest Detroit businesses win Motor City Match funding

Terryn HallTuesday, January 17, 2017

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

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

Terryn HallMonday, January 16, 2017

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Claire Nelson, founder of the Urban Consulate, introduces the Speakeasy presenters

Join us for the next installment of Speakeasy: a community dialogue on safety

Model DMonday, January 16, 2017

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Michelle Freeman and Jermaine Jenkins, Witty Gritty

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

Claire NelsonMonday, January 9, 2017

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Harnessing art to spur entrepreneurship in Live6

Terryn HallFriday, January 6, 2017

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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

Reimagining McNichols: The multi-pronged effort to bring back a struggling commercial corridor

An inside look at the bailout of Marygrove College

With democratic budgeting, Live6 takes a nontraditional approach to community engagement

Bagley residents lead grassroots effort to build pocket park

Live6 shoots for $150K in national competition to restore vacant storefront on McNichols

Detroit Sip in Live6 to celebrate long-awaited opening

Co-working space, co-op pre-school, and childcare: Detroit Parent Collective opens in NW Detroit

Closing of city's last Big Boy demonstrates why Detroit needs more family restaurants

NSO's Handlebars for the Homeless takes riders on a guided tour of city, with emphasis on '67

Metro Detroit colleges and universities embrace community leadership

Live6 community dialogue series, Speakeasy, to continue through end of 2017

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

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

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

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

Northwest Detroit businesses win Motor City Match funding

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

Join us for the next installment of Speakeasy: a community dialogue on safety

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

Harnessing art to spur entrepreneurship in Live6

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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