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"We can all be placemakers": The programs training Detroiters in development
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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Planning Talks: Why the process of developing a plan differs in each neighborhood
Aaron Mondry
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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Voices of Cody Rouge: One former foster child's mission to reunite families in her neighborhood
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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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Community space for empowering local Bengali women launches crowdfunding campaign
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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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A family affair: Danto Furniture continues family business tradition into fourth generation
Kate Roff
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
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Voices of Cody Rouge: How a small developer is working to stabilize housing with Quicken Loans
Biba Adams
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
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The people's voice: Detroit community organizations push for equitable development
David Sands
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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Q&A: Pam Lewis on why the New Economy Initiative created a neighborhood-based fellowship
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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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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.
Across Our Network
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Source: Southwest Michigan's Second Wave
Beyond books: Rural libraries expand services to meet community needs
Source: Rural Innovation Exchange
Ann Arbor plans cookbook to advance carbon neutrality goals
Source: Concentrate
Ray Robinson Jr.’s journey of faith, family, and compassionate service
Source: The Helm Sandusky