Southwest Detroit

Southwest Detroit possesses some of the strongest neighborhoods and commercial districts in the city. Mexicantown has popular restaurants and ethnic flavor, and the greater area offers more diversity, dense residential areas, and successful cultural and community organizations.

 

Development News "These Alebrijes are made from different car parts tying up our relationship with Detroit and our long-time contributions as a Latino community to the Motor City,” says artist Elton Monroy Durán. Arts and Culture

New sculptures unveiled in Mexicantown draw inspiration from Mexican folk art and Aztec folklore

MJ GalbraithTuesday, November 5, 2024
Feature Story Araceli Hernandez, Owner of Florbella Salon in Southwest Detroit Economic Development

Dismantling barriers for Southwest Detroit business owners

Monique BedfordTuesday, February 6, 2024
Feature Story Cinco De Mayo Arts and Culture

PHOTOS: Southwest Detroit's Cinco de Mayo parade celebrates the many faces that make up a community

Rosa María ZamarrónTuesday, May 9, 2023
Feature Story La Joya Gardens' plaza will connect the project with the commercial corridor and be a welcoming place for residents and customers in its ground-floor retail spaces alike. Economic Development

Resilient Neighborhoods: New SW Detroit mixed use development prioritizes affordability

David SandsTuesday, April 11, 2023
Feature Story Developer Bobby D. Lewis is determined to keep his recently acquired apartment complex in SW Detroit affordable for residents. Economic Development

Detroit projects by developers of color find support, funding in innovative initiative

David SandsTuesday, March 28, 2023
Partner Content Darius Jones sits on the porch of his home with his fiancée and child. Equity

3 creative ways financial institutions are addressing Detroit homeownership disparities

David SandsTuesday, October 11, 2022
Feature Story SFC members gather to grow food and learn how to cook. Kids and Education

Resilient Neighborhoods: This novel program is teaching SW Detroit youth garden-to-table food skills

David SandsTuesday, June 28, 2022
Feature Story Maria Salinas with CoC staff. Community Development

Resilient Neighborhoods: Maria Salinas shares her perspectives on community organizing in SW Detroit

David SandsTuesday, May 17, 2022
Development News “The Southwest Greenway will make it easy and fun for people living and working on the west side of Detroit to get to the Detroit Riverfront,” says Matt Cullen, chairman, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. Community Development

Rails to trails: Work begins on the Southwest Greenway

MJ GalbraithTuesday, April 12, 2022
Feature Story Christine Bell is the director of the SW Detroit nonprofit UNI. Healthy Communities

Resilient Neighborhoods: Christine Bell of UNI shares insights on SW Detroit resiliency

David SandsTuesday, March 22, 2022
Development News Taqueria El Rey is located at 4730 Vernor Hwy. in Detroit. Economic Development

Crowdfunding campaign launched to help reopen Taqueria El Rey after devastating fire

MJ GalbraithMonday, January 31, 2022
Feature Story Jason Jones of Tekton Development Economic Development

What impact are minority developers having on Detroit's skyline?

David SandsTuesday, January 25, 2022
Feature Story Khalid el-Hakim Kids and Education

Mobile museum sees Black history on the move in Michigan

Kahn Santori DavisonMonday, January 17, 2022
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