Abandoned duplexes dot the Detroit landscape, and they can be harder to bring back than single-family homes. Thankfully, however, that challenge is sparking new innovative strategies.
For Southwest Detroit residents struggling with high rents, this new development offers new possibilities.
A long-vacant block along an otherwise bustling Vernor Highway will soon become site to La Joya Gardens, a mixed-use development featuring retail and residential space.
This initiative has awarded $546,500 in grants to developers of color in Detroit since 2021.
“When we acquired Book Tower, Bedrock took on more than just a dilapidated building—we inherited an iconic property that held a century of Detroit’s history and elegance,” says Kofi Bonner, chief executive officer at Bedrock.
“You do not come or leave as a customer, you leave as a friend. We would like our customers to feel the same as a friend or family member would feel,” says Danielle Sanders, co-owner of Soul on Ice.
Last year's Detroit FHLBank Indianapolis Affordable Housing Program grant winners are all working on projects connected to rich local histories.
This Detroit nonprofit's new director is interested in expanding existing programming, 'rightsizing' zoning for his community.
“We will relieve stress on the system of care in Detroit by taking a holistic, first-of-its-kind approach to pair access to healthcare with our efforts to end homelessness," says Linda Little, Neighborhood Service Organization president and CEO.
How can we continue to unlock Detroit's potential? President and CEO of TechTown, and Vice President for Economic Development at Wayne State University, Ned Staebler speaks with Model D about creating an intentional catalyst for inclusive economic development.
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