BUILD introduces new program to help established entrepreneurs grow, evolve

Identifying a gap in available support, BUILD has been developing a program since 2023 specifically designed to help established business owners grow, scale, and evolve.

Gala rocks and raises funds to advocate for autistic Michiganders

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) Michigan Shines for Autism Gala, its largest fundraiser, will rock Detroit’s Motor City Casino Hotel on April 25, 2025 with “an electrifying evening blending a black-tie event with a rebellious twist.” 

Urban Neighborhood Initiatives Executive Director Christine Bell
The evolution of Detroit’s Springwells neighborhood: Nonprofit leader shares her perspective

Christine Bell of Urban Neighborhood Initiatives reflects on the highs and lows of a vibrant area of Southwest Detroit during her 18 years working in the Springwells neighborhood.

The Ruth Ellis Clairmount Center offers permanent supportive housing for LGBTQ+ youth who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
“There can’t just be one approach”: Detroit pursues innovative solutions to housing crisis

We checked in with three organizations that are rethinking how to develop and expand access to housing in Detroit.

Eliel Saarinen’s unbuilt 1924 Detroit civic center complex would have produced a radically different Detroit riverfront if constructed way back when.
HISTORY LESSON: With these failed building plans, let’s imagine the Detroit that might have been

Welcome to History Lesson, a new recurring feature in Model D led by local historian Jacob Jones, in which we delve deep into the annals of Detroit history and nerd out over a different topic each time. This month, we're talking about big plans for Detroit developments that didn't come into existence.

Midtown’s Seva, a pioneer in vegan cuisine, to close

"This is not the outcome we had hoped for, but after years of financial challenges since COVID, we've reached a point where we can no longer sustain operations," reads a message on the restaurant's social pages.

Mapping Detroit: A Detroit-style pizza map showing where to get your piece of the pie

You might not find your favorite national chain everywhere, but there’s always a unique pizza option close by.

The Rapid offers GVSU-dedicated routes, including the Laker Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and routes 37, 48, and 85, which cater to off-campus housing near Allendale.
How Michigan’s biggest transit systems are connecting campuses, driving sustainability

Long-standing partnerships between GVSU and The Rapid and Southeast Michigan educational institutions and SMART foster sustainability, accessibility, and community impact.

Financial considerations for multigenerational households

Research indicates there can be financial benefits to multigenerational living, and when executed intentionally, having multiple family members under the same roof can potentially help improve health outcomes, reduce loneliness for older adults and bolster educational outcomes for children.

Culinary students in Zaman International's training kitchen
In the kitchen with Kim: Immigrants, refugees and other women find a path and purpose at Zaman

Developing self-confidence and culinary skills are key to Zaman International's culinary program for women who are immigrants or refugees or face other barriers to employment.

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