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Jeffrey Jones, Executive Director of HOPE Village Revitalization, hopes to acquire and renovate this empty apartment building with energy-efficient improvements

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The ‘tough slog’ of turning long-vacant apartment buildings into affordable, green housing

Melinda ClynesFriday, January 31, 2025

Nate Rauh-Bieri is Head of Projects for JustAir

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Collaboration gets Dearborn air quality data to people who need it

Allison Torres BurtkaFriday, January 31, 2025

Ronita and Gregory Coleman are redeveloping the Casa Del Rey Apartments building in Pontiac. The project has been supported by Oakland County's new land bank and housing trust fund.

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Land bank, trust fund, and more among Oakland County's innovative solutions to housing crisis

Patrick DunnMonday, January 27, 2025

President Donald Trump

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Trump said America could look like Detroit. Here's what Detroit could look like under Trump

Aaron FoleyThursday, January 23, 2025

Real Estate

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Michigan women in real estate: What to expect in 2025

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, January 23, 2025

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Inclusive dentistry: Transforming access for patients with disabilities

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 20, 2025

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Small business 2025

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Black-owned small businesses more optimistic about 2025 economic outlook

Monday, January 20, 2025

Holiday

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Winter rom-com finds love in Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Saugatuck film locations

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Jasmine "IVANNA" Espy

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Why one advocate is surveying Black Detroiters on treating a debilitating skin condition

Aaron FoleyThursday, January 16, 2025

Tiffany Gist experienced homelessness and now serves the unhoused as a case manager at a nonprofit. She says numerous solutions are needed to solve homelessness in Detroit.

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What would it take to end homelessness in Detroit?

Patrick DunnTuesday, January 14, 2025

The Urban Collaboratory’s work includes a focus on community water systems and health impacts related to contaminants like microplastics and PFAS.

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Public health focus on the built environment improves health for Michiganders

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 14, 2025

Nailah Henry

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Washtenaw County leads the way with ADAPTS mental health model

Brianna NargisoTuesday, January 14, 2025

Janelle Smith (seated) and Kate Litwin

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Cross-sector partnerships key to prosperity in downtown Howell

Julie J. RiddleFriday, January 10, 2025

Jay Rayford, who is looking to open SushiRitas on Woodward and received a BUILD Alumni 3C Loan late last year, a loan that is exclusive to BUILD Alumni.

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New year, next level: BUILD enters 2025 with new funding and networking opportunities for alumni

Monique BedfordThursday, January 9, 2025

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Mapping Detroit: Why are Detroit streets numbered the way they are?

Alex B. HillThursday, January 9, 2025

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