“The Neighborhood Beautification Program continues to play an integral role in the City’s efforts to turn blight into beauty,” says Tamra Fountaine Hardy, director of HRD’s Neighborhood Services Division.
“It’s critical that residents in Corktown, North Corktown and Hubbard Richard have a voice in how their neighborhoods develop," Community Foundation president and CEO Richard (Ric) DeVore says. “That’s why this year's grantmaking from the Michigan Central/Church Street Fund is designed to ensure local nonprofits have the support they need to shape the future of their communities as they see fit.”
From vegan baked goods to skincare products to All Things Detroit, the holiday season is a time for the city's small businesses to shine. Here are three local gems you should know about, and how they find support from entrepreneurial applifiers in Detroit.
"This beautiful monument now stands as a reminder that the fight for justice is everyone's fight," says Crystal Perkins, City of Detroit General Services Department Director. "The relationship shared between Dr. Liuzzo and Mrs. Evans is a perfect example of sisterly love."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce aren't the only reason music and sports mix. Local composer and rapper Punch Line creates music for sports networks covering football, basketball and more, using players' names, team notes, and notable tidbits from the city to create tunes that are memorable to fans. You probably know some.
When three Detroit women joined forces to open a dance studio at the tail end of the pandemic, they were immediately swamped with enrollments. Since then, they've navigated challenges with community support and small business grants, making a name for themselves.
Detroit is considered to be one of the top-ranking emerging ecosystems in the world, so we take a closer look at how our entrepreneurs support each other and what's working to grow small businesses.
The typically pleasant weather of late summer and early autumn in Detroit is proving to be a popular time of year to celebrate the city’s wealth of public art as three festivals stretch out across the month of September, showcasing local murals and the artists that paint them.
“This project will create a community hub and gathering space for learning and connection,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
To fully harness Detroit's potential as a climate haven, it is imperative to recognize and address the city's industrial legacy and ecological shortcomings. We take a closer look at flood risk areas within Detroit, with Jefferson Chalmers and Southwest Detroit/Dearborn emerging as critical zones on the risk map.
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