Rendering of shared street on Bagley

Planning Talks: Why the process of developing a plan differs in each neighborhood

Detroit's Planning Department is currently developing or will soon develop plans with residents in over 10 neighborhoods. Despite the daunting slate, the department is not taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

Keith Broughton, a carpenter that works for Prater Construction
Detroit at work: How the city can capitalize on new development to secure stable, well-paying jobs

Major development projects in Detroit offer the prospect of thousands of construction and subsequent long-term jobs. Labor leaders are working to ensure sure they pay well and that Detroiters can fill them. 

Samantha Magdaleno
This southwest Detroit community organizer is fighting for the rights of her people

Samantha Magdaleno has been an activist for almost her entire life. Today she's a director at One Michigan, which provides resources to immigrant communities and supports those involved in deportation cases.

The radio patrol magnet they place on the side of their car during patrols.
Voices of Cody Rouge: Warrendale’s volunteer radio patrol helps keep the area clean and safe

When lifelong Warrendale residents Joe and Barb Matney noticed an uptick in crime in their neighborhood, they didn't leave the city or ignore the problem. Instead, they started a radio patrol. 

Raphael Wright and Megan Burritt
Rafael Wright and Megan Burritt
Lee Gaddis, founder of Gaddis Gaming
Lee Gaddis
Luis Ali and Tanya Saldivar-Ali
Luis Ali and Tanya Saldivar-Ali
Timothy Paule, co-founder of Detroit Hives
Timothy Paule and Nicole Lindsey
Quiana Broden
Quiana Broden
Ali Dirul
Ali Dirul

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