Asking timely questions and profiling innovative projects, the Block by Block series has been taking a look at minority-driven development in Detroit. And over the last year, it's covered a lot of ground.
Design Core’s City of Design Challenge invites participants to develop community tech hubs to improve access and opportunity in Detroit neighborhoods. Take a peek at how these three winners are going, and what we can expect from them this year.
This unique grant is aimed at elevating established local businesses to the next level. Here's what it's been doing in Detroit.
From charming urban forests to abandoned landmarks restored to grandeur, here are some of the projects we’ll have our eyes on this year.
These four Detroit developers are sharing their perspectives on minority development in the Motor City.
A faith-based effort is underway to revitalize a West Side Detroit community. And the ambitious undertaking is enlisting residents to help plan the development and give the neighborhood its own name.
From budget-friendly bungalows to sprawling historic colonials and luxury urban condos, those in the know say Detroit has something to offer almost every buyer on the market this year. Get their tips on what to look for.
From a Motown comeback, to ethical tech entrepreneurs, to green infrastructure and climate resiliency — our journalists will be keeping their fingers on the pulse of Detroit in 2022. Here's what they'll be watching.
Placemaking and communty-oriented development can take a lot of different forms. Here are three minority-led Detroit development efforts that are putting community up front in their work.
Ever heard of a climate resilience hub? After Michigan's flooding issues this year, hubs for community members to go for assistance, especially during a natural emergency, are growing in number and strength in Metro Detroit and the city itself. They're getting noticed. Reporter David Sands investigates what kind of impact they may have on our future, and who is making them happen.
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