Economic Development

Coverage of projects, big and small, and the people who create them, which promote the economic health of a community, including manufacturing, retail, office, and hospitality developments.

LittleGuide Detroit proves to be a huge resource for families with little ones

Life with kids can feel overwhelming and costly. LittleGuide Detroit provides event guides, lists with free activities, birthday party ideas, local parks, recreation, and more for families. We spoke with founder Kerry Doman on how this newsletter, website and social media presence provides to families seeking out fun in the area.

Latest in Economic Development
BUILD introduces new program to help established entrepreneurs grow, evolve

Identifying a gap in available support, BUILD has been developing a program since 2023 specifically designed to help established business owners grow, scale, and evolve.

A box of Lekker Chócó Treats chocolate-covered strawberries.
Black-owned foodie businesses you should know about, and try

This month we are celebrating Black history by looking to our future-makers. Here are some Black-owned businesses driving our foodie scene (and giving us some great Valentine's gift ideas!).

Michigan women in real estate: What to expect in 2025

Housing prices in Michigan are expected to increase by 3 to 5% this year. Want to know more? Talk to the women in the industry. 

"Detroit has always been a city driven by innovation,” says Mayor Mike Duggan.
Detroit embraces AI as it adds ‘AI invitation statement’ to future RFPs

“We are excited to see how vendors and partners can leverage AI and other innovative technologies to contribute to the city's delivery of services while maintaining our standard for operational excellence,” says Sandra Yu Stahl, Detroit's Chief Procurement Officer.

“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.
‘The Giving Trees Park’: Detroit nonprofits partner on placemaking project in Core City

“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.

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

"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.

"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.
Community celebrates completion of two-year renovation project for this Northwest Detroit park

"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. 

“These 10 Fellows represent a bright future as we work together to support startups, tackle mobility challenges, and provide transportation solutions for Michiganders across the state,” says Justine Johnson, Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer.
Driving innovation: Corktown tech hub welcomes inaugural cohort of state’s Mobility Fellows Program

“These 10 Fellows represent a bright future as we work together to support startups, tackle mobility challenges, and provide transportation solutions for Michiganders across the state,” says Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan.

The award-winning Jason Hargrove Transit Center was first built in 1924 as the Dairy Cattle Building.
From Corktown to 8 Mile: Two major Detroit redevelopment projects receive design awards

“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.

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