How to engage with Cody Rouge this summer
With so much to learn and discover about this close-knit community, we thought we'd share ways to get to know Cody Rouge in person.
Equitable development across America: How other cities won community benefits
In Oakland, Milwaukee, and Pittsburgh, proactive community groups and local governments negotiated deals on enormous developments that stipulated a bevy of community benefits.
Planning Talks: Maurice Cox’s vision for Detroit neighborhoods
For the next few months, Model D will sit down with Maurice Cox, the city of Detroit's Planning Director, to talk about the work of his department. This month, we spoke about the neighborhood planning process.
Outdoor jobs cultivate Detroit’s next generation of environmental stewards
Greening of Detroit’s Green Corps employs Detroit high schoolers, ages 14 to 18, to keep the organization’s trees growing;, it also fosters good environmental citizens.
Livernois festivals highlight Detroit corridor’s re-emergence
The next few months promise to be a lively time along Livernois. Not only is summer in full swing, but there's a trio of events and festivals slated for the Detroit corridor that are sure to be a good time for residents and visitors alike.
VIDEO: Michigan researchers innovate to end childhood disease
Here in Michigan, researchers are working to find cures for childhood illnesses, including leukemia and other forms of cancer. And they are using innovative methods to do so.
Detroit’s foreclosure crisis: Is the worst finally over?
A string of positive news and data suggests that the worst is over in Detroit's long and painful foreclosure crisis.
Detroit bike share service MoGo expands into Oakland County, partners with DDOT
Thanks to a $495,380 Transportation Alternatives Program grant, MoGo will be adding nearly 30 stations and 150 bicycles in Detroit and the five Oakland County communities.
This Banglatown puppeteer tells local stories using international traditions
Since 2012, Carrie Morris has brought her passion for theatre and puppetry to the Detroit/Hamtramck neighborhood utilizing a house as a venue, studio, park, and community space.
Detroit veterans find next “mission” in entrepreneurship
Many veterans re-assimilating to mainstream society have turned to entrepreneurship. And they're connecting with each other through programs like Veterans in Residence, a WeWork business incubator that supports veteran-led initiatives.
