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.
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.
The neighborhood, which borders Dearborn and is part of the larger Cody Rouge community, is one of the most diverse in the city. And that's long been one of its strengths.
Starting with a single taco truck owned by her father, Nancy Lopez has parlayed that into three more trucks, an outdoor patio, and a Mexican burger concept. And she's done it with twists on classic recipes.
Cody Rouge has been especially good at developing and retaining youth talent. How? By offering youth ample opportunities to reclaim their agency.
Not only will 20 percent of the units be set aside for residents at 80 percent of area median income or lower, but the development is also subject to the city's Community Benefits Ordinance.
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Project Clean Slate works with legal partners to expunge Detroiters' criminal records. A free fair was held on June 30 at Wayne County Community College District. Two more are planned in August and September.
Mose Primus, president of the Yorkshire Woods Community Organization, is evidence that dogged efforts at a grassroots level can work little wonders of revitalization.
Detroit is a city known for its DIY culture, but Grandmont Rosedale, a collection of five neighborhoods on the city's northwest side, may have more grassroots programming than any other.
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