Development

3 lessons learned covering Detroit’s development ecosystem

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.

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Community tech designers forge ahead with Detroit projects

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. 

Garnette Archer of Jo's Gallery poses in her shop's frame room.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis is helping Detroit businesses grow with an innovative grant

This unique grant is aimed at elevating established local businesses to the next level. Here's what it's been doing in Detroit.

Big Plans: Five Detroit developments to watch in 2022

From charming urban forests to abandoned landmarks restored to grandeur, here are some of the projects we’ll have our eyes on this year.

Jason Jones of Tekton Development
What impact are minority developers having on Detroit’s skyline?

These four Detroit developers are sharing their perspectives on minority development in the Motor City.

David Merritt at the Give Merit/FATE space.
A former UM basketball star is on a mission to help redevelop this West Side Detroit neighborhood

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.

Detroit’s hottest residential neighborhoods in 2022, according to realtors

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. 

Reporter Kyla L. Wright is looking forward to Detroit stepping further into the spotlight in 2022, particularly in the entertainment industry.
What our journalists predict for Detroit stories in 2022

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. 

George Adams, Jr.
These 3 Black-led development efforts are putting community front and center in Detroit

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.

ECN president and CEO Donna Givens Davidson is part of the team behind the Stoudamire Wellness Hub.
Climate resilience hubs finding a foothold on Detroit’s East Side, helping residents face disasters

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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