IDAO Building in Jefferson Chalmers prior to redevelopment

Amidst new development, what will it take to keep Jefferson Chalmers affordable?

We spoke with Josh Elling, executive director of Jefferson East, Inc., about what affordability truly means in Detroit, what it will look like in Jefferson Chalmers, and why there is lingering anxiety about development.

Clement "Fame" Brown Jr., owner of The Three Thirteen, outside the store's new location on Livernois
Detroit streetwear line expands with new storefront on the Avenue of Fashion

The Three Thirteen, a streetwear line with a storefront on Jefferson Avenue, is opening a second, bigger location on Livernois in the Avenue of Fashion. 

Journey and her mother Zelda at the three year celebration of The STEMinista Project
STEMinista Project turns 4: How an initiative to empower young women in STEM reached 10,000 girls

This past weekend, The Michigan Science Center celebrated three years of The STEMinista Project, an initiative to grow interest in STEM fields among young girls. 

Techstars Detroit panel at the 2019 North American International Auto Show
Techstars Mobility becomes Techstars Detroit in new partnership with Lear Corp.

At the 2019 North American International Auto Show, Techstars Mobility announced it's becoming Techstars Detroit in a new partnership with Lear. 

Kiesling bar manager Rob Wilson
Development is booming in Milwaukee Junction, but you might not have noticed it

Milwaukee Junction was once home to numerous auto manufacturing facilities. Today, there are signs of a burgeoning commercial resurgence, suggesting a potential new era for an area rich in local history.

Mia Singleton, left, and Shaun Tinker, both in foreground, engage in a chess game during practice Tuesday at Munger Elementary-Middle School in Detroit
The Detroit school district is trying to bring chess to more students. Here’s why.

The Detroit school district is making big investments in chess, growing the number of teams and their access to tournaments in the belief that it will grow critical thinking skills and interest in STEM. 

The city presents its framework plan to residents of Jefferson Chalmers
Jefferson Ave developments, housing stabilization highlighted in city’s plan for Jefferson Chalmers

On Feb. 16, residents met at the Salvation Army on Conner Street to hear the final recommendations from the city on what they envision for Jefferson Chalmers, and what it's going to take to get there.

Year-round produce cultivates employment, food access, and the economy in Michigan

Innovative methods in growing and preserving Michigan food is boosting the local food economy -- and not just during traditional growing seasons. 

Detroit Bus Company bus
Detroit Bus Company gears up for the launch of its new dynamic transit service

With the Hyper platform, riders hail a ride on a mini-bus through their phones. The system then sends them on efficient routes to their destinations, while also picking up people along the way.

With new mobility options, Detroit goes multimodal

New mobility choices expand our options for getting around safely and efficiently. We take a look at how multimodal transportation has taken off in Detroit over the past decade. 

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