Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovattions and solutions in their community.
“Creating greenspaces for community gathering and food production in our urban areas means more resilient neighborhoods that are able to provide for themselves and their residents,” said MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
What does "affordable housing" actually mean in Detroit, what forms does it take, and who lives in it? We spoke to several local experts to separate jargon, stereotypes, and misconceptions from reality.
The Region O Regional Housing Partnership brings together numerous stakeholders and experts from across Detroit to develop a comprehensive plan to tackle housing challenges.
"Kelley Park is a shining example of how strategic investment can transform an underdeveloped community resource into a hub for recreation and community connection" says JJ Velez, Director of Public Spaces for the Gilbert Family Foundation.
“The awards are a wonderful recognition of our hard work and what we see every day at the park; people that are engaged and enjoying the beautiful gardens and settings of this unique, historic park and neighborhood asset,” says Jeff Klein, Deputy Chief of Landscape Architecture City of Detroit General Services Dept.
“NW Goldberg Cares provides neighborhood level space activation that meets the needs and wants of their community,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
The revitalization of Detroit's O'Hair Park neighborhood is symbolic of what individuals and neighborhood drive and spirit can achieve.
Staying rooted in the community is vital for Jessica M. Ramirez, who runs an operation in Detroit’s Springwells neighborhood to connect people to items and resources they need that someone else has to give.
Private individuals and nonprofits have established parks across the city to help advance equity, build community, provide services, and catalyze investment in underserved neighborhoods.
Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.
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