United Sound Systems

Detroit’s oldest recording studio spared from demolition by MDOT

To make way for an I-94 expansion while also save the building, MDOT purchased the United Sound Systems Recording Studios and plans to relocate it to the adjacent parking lot. 

A cyclist on the Dequindre Cut
Plans for Joe Louis Greenway to be presented on Jan. 19; construction to begin in 2020

The city of Detroit will host two community meetings on Jan. 19 to gather input from residents. Attendees will also get to hear presentations from the two finalist consulting groups.

Wood frame houses on Leverrette Street in Corktown, Detroit's oldest neighborhood
Detroit’s hottest residential markets: Why these 3 neighborhoods are attracting homebuyers

East English Village, Bagley-Fitzgerald, and Grandmont-Rosedale all have three things in common: quality housing stock, neighborhood amenities, and affordable price points.

Michigan’s pantries and small farms sow seeds of health equity

Michigan food access organizations are rethinking the standard charitable model of the food pantry, and working to create access to healthier foods.

Rendering of West Riverfront Park
7 of the most exciting developments to watch in Detroit for 2019

2018 set the table for some massive, transformational developments this year in Detroit. Here are 7 we're particularly excited about. 

Nick Sinacori, Jefferson Chalmers historian
Welcome to Jefferson Chalmers, our latest “On the Ground” neighborhood

With millions of dollars coming to the neighborhood, changes are on the horizon for Jefferson Chalmers. But those changes will have to be rooted in the area's deep history.

Joe Dumars from "Home Court: The History of Detroit Basketball"
Under Armor releases mini-doc on the history of basketball in Detroit

"Home Court: The History of Detroit Basketball" features such iconic basketball establishments as St. Cecilia's and Joe Dumars Fieldhouse, with footage of the Pistons, Fab Five, and other legendary figures that shaped basketball in the city.

Daniel Washington, founder of Original Creativity
Daniel Washington
Jayesh Patel, founder of Street Democracy
Jayesh Patel
Juan Shannon, founder of Parker Village
Juan Shannon

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