Building Communities

Move to Detroit, build community, get some rent money


First wave of Venture for America fellows land in Detroit


AJ's Coffeeworks coffee house comes home to Highland Park


Getting beauty in a box is possible


Gilbert gives updates for projects in downtown Detroit


DC3 announces second design festival for September


Core77 blogger hits Detroit, swoons over people and place


Sweet Potato Sensations celebrate 25 years, opens new cafe


Taste of Japanese Pop in Midtown


DeVries & Co. 1887 prepares for Eastern Market Tuesdays


BE NICE Yoga arrives in Midtown


Finalists of "It's about Place" contest represent Detroit


This series tells the stories of Detroit changemakers using business acumen to empower and build communities. With this year's stories supported by Build Institute, we report on entrepreneurs and innovators shaping the city's business ecosystems.