Mayor Duggan speaks with residents on Jefferson Chalmers plan, new FCA plant
Big changes are coming to Jefferson Chalmers. Mayor Duggan recently paid a visit to the Detroit neighborhood to share his thoughts about them.
Cobo Center receives sustainability practices recognition
Cobo Center is sticking with its dedication to sustainability. And that carries benefits for a convention center.
Partner Partner Content These Detroiters are introducing newcomers to their city – via text
The new Text a Detroiter service from the Detroit Regional Chamber lets people submit questions about the area to local experts who respond directly through a messaging platform.
These innovative new restaurants are putting Jefferson Chalmers in the spotlight
Food-related businesses can often serve as a catalyst for neighborhood development. Jefferson Chalmers has several new ones opening their doors.
Purple corn and “ugly” vegetables: how neighbors build sustainable urban farms
By building urban farms, two women in two different Michigan communities recognize the power of hard work, culturally-appropriate foods, sustainability...and why even ugly vegetables deserve to be eaten.
Video: The Fair Food Pledge
We follow a Grand Rapids-based effort to ensure that farm workers who help produce Michigan’s diverse crops of fruits and vegetables can do their jobs without exploitation or unfair treatment. Learn what the Fair Food Pledge is all about.
Health literacy initiatives help Michiganders and their doctors speak each other’s language
Although almost everyone has experienced not understanding their doctor, health literacy issues may be especially pronounced for refugees, youth, and disadvantaged communities.
Model D is on the hunt for new managing editor
Could you be the next fearless leader of Model D?
Closing the voter engagement gap in Metro Detroit
Vulnerable groups vote and participate in politics less than their white, affluent counterparts. Here's what some organizations in Southeast Michigan are doing about it.
Join Model D and CitizenDetroit for a solutions-based listening session on civic engagement in 2020
In this solutions-based listening session, we'll learn about how several Metro Detroit organizations are working on solutions for improving access to democracy by encouraging and facilitating civic participation in underserved communities.
