Director of design and founder of coG-Studio Chandra Moore

This African-American woman architect is bringing fresh ideas to big projects in Detroit

Chandra Moore is a successful architect working on such major projects as the redevelopment of the former Casket Building on Selden Street. It's equally impressive given that only 3 percent of working architects in the U.S. are black women.

April Boyle, executive director of Build Institute
Business support organization the Build Institute expands to old Tigers site

Build also launched a Patronicity crowdfunding campaign with support from the MEDC to raise $50,000 for buildout of the space. 

Daniel J. Ebenhoeh sees patients at Holy Family Healthcare.
These innovative solutions are addressing the unique health challenges of living in rural Michigan

Many rural Michiganders face health disparities, but multiple organizations are creating new ways of structuring rural hospitals and clinics and reaching out to rural patients.

Join us Nov. 13 for our final Equitable Development panel, “Understanding Gentrification in Detroit”

Stephen Henderson, host of WDET's Detroit Today, will speak with panelists about gentrification and affordable housing at the final panel event as part of our Equitable Development series.

Mayor Mike Duggan and residents celebrate the re-opening of the Kemeny Recreation Center
Boynton neighborhood rec center celebrates re-opening after millions in renovations and expansion

Residents of Detroit's southernmost neighborhood are celebrating the re-opening of their recreation center after a multi-million dollar renovation.

From left to right: Kamesha McDaniel, Barron McDaniel, and Dannesha Jackson
Healthy eating choices at home builds successful family business at Detroit Green Carrot

Two sisters noticed how processed foods affected their children's behavior and decided things needed to change. That lead them to launch Detroit Green Carrot, which provides healthy eating options not just for their own families, but for consumers throughout Metro Detroit.

Dan and Katie Merritt
How Metro Detroit’s retailers are diversifying their offerings to grow their business

Pop-ups and partnerships. Events and experiences. In order to better understand how to make it in retail today, we talked to four Metro Detroit retailers to find out what it takes as a business owner in the 21st century.

Kids painting at Detroit Parent Collaborative
It takes a village: This cooperative childcare center offers more than just a place to drop off kids

A Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia-inspired pre-school for inquisitive kids, Detroit Parent Collective is also an affordable, non-judgmental, and work-friendly space. 

Anthony Jackson from Emerging Industries Training Institute presents
What is ‘true’ community engagement? Exploring the trendiest term in Detroit today

To better understand what true community engagement is, we spoke with Detroit engagement professionals to learn their processes and find out how the city — developers, local government, and even community organizations — can do better by Detroiters.

Shared scooters joined Detroit's many mobility choices this summer
Popular scooters soon to be deployed in neighborhoods, not just Midtown and downtown

The city of Detroit recently announced new guidelines for scooter companies that requires them to deploy in neighborhoods outside the urban core.

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