Mapping neighborhood innovation in Detroit
As part of our effort to profile neighborhood innovators, we created a map of where these people do the majority of their work to show how amazing individuals can be found in every corner of the city.
What’s next for Bay County? Stay connected with IMG’s newest pub, ‘Route’
In Bay County, people are looking to grow deep roots into a place they can call home while still being willing to take risks, move forward, and work hard to create a stronger future. Follow Route Bay City to learn more.
Detroit indoor farming operation looks to grow food, create jobs, and feed the hungry
Planted will focus on making produce for local restaurants and food delivery services. But owner Kimberley Buffington's business will also contribute food to her nonprofit distribution program and create local jobs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
