How Congress of Communities’ youth-led center could be a model for collaborative, inclusive design
The resident-led organizing and advocacy group is renovating a house in Southwest Detroit that will serve as a community space.
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With PlanetM grant, Detroit company develops autonomous drone to survey tops of utility poles
Aerotronic's drone will gather information that can be crucial in helping energy companies to prevent power outages, with support from a $50,000 PlanetM grant.
Detroit Bus Company gears up for the launch of its new dynamic transit service
With the Hyper platform, riders hail a ride on a mini-bus through their phones. The system then sends them on efficient routes to their destinations, while also picking up people along the way.
Grants to improve vacant lots through sustainability and beautification efforts now open to public
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 are available to organizations looking to implement one of DFC's lot designs from their Field Guide.
Saving lives and delivering innovative care: When mobility and health care intersect
Applications for mobility innovation are as broad and as wide-reaching as the imagination. In Detroit, leaders in mobility and health care are beginning to speak the same language.
Empowerment Plan starts selling new line of coats, preps for move to larger West Village facility
But its mission to address the challenges of generational poverty through employment remains the same. It just has new tools in its belt to do so.
Paralee Boyd Salon opens flagship location in Midtown, plans nationwide expansion
Paralee Boyd, which sets itself apart by offering its services exclusively on a walk-in basis, is opening its second location in Midtown.
Pop-up library program celebrates successes with Free Laundry Day at westside laundromat
Libraries Without Borders and their partners are throwing a Free Laundry Day event at Coinless Laundromat on the city's west side on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Out of the incubator: First-time entrepreneur rolls out on demand in-home health care app
A Detroit-based company has developed a smart phone app that serves as an online marketplace for on demand respite care.
Detroit’s Whitney to receive nearly $1M worth of energy efficiency upgrades
The landmark Whitney mansion and restaurant is set to receive $863,130 worth of energy efficiency upgrades thanks to financing from Petros PACE Finance of Austin, Texas.
With PlanetM grant, Detroit company develops autonomous drone to survey tops of utility poles
Aerotronic's drone will gather information that can be crucial in helping energy companies to prevent power outages, with support from a $50,000 PlanetM grant.
Detroit Bus Company gears up for the launch of its new dynamic transit service
With the Hyper platform, riders hail a ride on a mini-bus through their phones. The system then sends them on efficient routes to their destinations, while also picking up people along the way.
Grants to improve vacant lots through sustainability and beautification efforts now open to public
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 are available to organizations looking to implement one of DFC's lot designs from their Field Guide.
Saving lives and delivering innovative care: When mobility and health care intersect
Applications for mobility innovation are as broad and as wide-reaching as the imagination. In Detroit, leaders in mobility and health care are beginning to speak the same language.
Empowerment Plan starts selling new line of coats, preps for move to larger West Village facility
But its mission to address the challenges of generational poverty through employment remains the same. It just has new tools in its belt to do so.
Paralee Boyd Salon opens flagship location in Midtown, plans nationwide expansion
Paralee Boyd, which sets itself apart by offering its services exclusively on a walk-in basis, is opening its second location in Midtown.
Pop-up library program celebrates successes with Free Laundry Day at westside laundromat
Libraries Without Borders and their partners are throwing a Free Laundry Day event at Coinless Laundromat on the city's west side on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Out of the incubator: First-time entrepreneur rolls out on demand in-home health care app
A Detroit-based company has developed a smart phone app that serves as an online marketplace for on demand respite care.
Detroit’s Whitney to receive nearly $1M worth of energy efficiency upgrades
The landmark Whitney mansion and restaurant is set to receive $863,130 worth of energy efficiency upgrades thanks to financing from Petros PACE Finance of Austin, Texas.
