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
Joan Ross.
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Sara Gould and Stacey Tilton with the Veggie Mobile.
Michigan programs get creative in addressing transportation barriers to good health

Lack of access to good transportation options continues to be a barrier to health equity for many Michigan residents. A patchwork of organizations around the state are working to resolve this challenging issue.

Juan Shannon, founder of Parker Village
Looking back at Model D in 2018

Here are the stories and series that defined our coverage of Detroit last year. 

DPSCD deaf and hard of hearing special education teacher Nina Chacker
Teachers have some of the toughest jobs. How can we better support them in Detroit?

Teachers have some of the most difficult, least appreciated jobs in the country. And while they're certainly underpaid, there's a number of other ways the city of Detroit, the school system, and the community can better support its teachers.

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