“The reality is, for so many of our kids, there is this really negative image of Detroit and this place that they call home,” says teacher Monica DeGarmo. Canoemobile, and partner organizations, hosted an outdoor classroom for nearly 80 students this week, in a bid to change the narrative and better connect students with Michigan's nature scene.
Can developers serve communities in better ways? Can designs make sure residents don't get left out of the city's rapid growth? These Detroit-based developers think so. Here's what they are saying.
“With this money, we can execute community projects that center on community needs and make visible efforts to reach toward one another to ensure no one in Islandview is left behind,” says Detroit Community Technology Project Communications and Culture Manager Leon Hister.
“We would like to keep manufacturing in the city of Detroit to increase employment opportunities and build a more reputable future for those interested,” says The Lab Drawer co-owner Dr. Alecia Gabriel.
The spooky season shouldn't include being afraid of your credit score. Here's what matters, and what doesn't, when it comes to improving yours.
Black Americans face many unique mental health challenges, including higher rates of emotional distress and lower access to behavioral health care.
“Our mission is to create opportunities with LGBTQ+ young people to build their vision for a positive future,” says Mark Erwin, interim co-executive director of the Ruth Ellis Center.
While the "homeownership gap" remains a concern in Detroit, these area institutions are taking some out-of-the-box approaches to make buying a home more accessible.
"This important work will promote walkability, create a sense of place and establish wonderful amenities for residents, all Detroiters and visitors in the Rivertown neighborhood and the Detroit Riverwalk," says Jefferson East, Inc.’s CEO Josh Elling.
“JPMorgan Chase has played a major role in our city's comeback and has worked closely with Detroit at Work to make sure the Detroiters they are hiring are from ZIP codes we know to be among the most under-employed," Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said.
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