Community Development

Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovattions and solutions in their community.

Minock Park Place provides new affordable senior housing for Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood’s older residents

In the heart of Detroit’s Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood, a 42-unit, mixed-use development has given senior citizens brand-new affordable housing. Minock Park Place was seven years in the making, and marks the first affordable senior housing community in the neighborhood, located at 19505 Grand River Ave. — a vital commercial and cultural artery.

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From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Tackling Affordable Housing in Detroit

Cass Corridor Neighborhood Development Corporation and Cove Investments and JPMorganChase help neighborhoods—and residents—thrive.

Small Business Social Hours foster success through face-to-face connection

Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

The School at Marygrove Increases Access and Engagement with Middle School Expansion

From kindergarten through college readiness, The School at Marygrove is helping Detroit students discover their voice, achieve academic success, and prepare for bright futures.

CDFIs investments in childcare allows daycares like Detroit’s Lil Love Bugs to further invest in children’s futures

Childcare is not a family issue, but a workforce issue. Members of the MI CDFI Coalition showcase how investing in quality, affordable childcare and early childhood education positively impacts the entire community.

One Detroit Credit Union brings two new CDFI branches to serve the underserved, unbanked communities

In an effort to serve the underserved, One Detroit Credit Union is expanding its reach with two new branches, both in shuttered former financial institutions. In doubling-down on their commitment to provide more than banking to Metro Detroiters — these branches offer the community products, services and resources for financial health and wealth building.

Returning Home With a Purpose: Western Alumni Are Breaking Barriers for Detroit Families

From overcoming barriers to giving back, two DPSCD alumni are helping Detroit families navigate life's challenges through neighborhood health hubs that provide resources, guidance, and hope for a brighter future.

Kelly Court is an example of a modular built housing development from Community Housing Network.
Modular building, 3D construction paves way for innovative solutions to the housing crisis

As Michigan's affordable housing shortage continues, developers are exploring modular construction and 3D printing as innovative ways to reduce building time and address labor shortages.

Little Liberia builds home, culture and community in Detroit’s East English Village

Through a decade of persistence, Ameneh Marhaba has grown her 2016 pop-up to a full brick-and-mortar.

Detroit’s Next Chapter isn’t just Development: DPSCD Students Secure $279 Million in Scholarships

Detroit Public Schools Community District students are proving that talent, hard work, and determination open doors. Together, the Class of 2026 has near 300 million in scholarship dollars, creating pathways to colleges and universities across the country.

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