In the News: Mammoth Building demo, Southwest Detroit Hospital demo, and building with Tall Timber

Final phase of Mammoth Building demolition marks new chapter for Detroit’s west side City leaders envision neighborhood revival at Greenfield and Grand River DETROIT – Workers removed a decades-old skybridge at […]

Detroit lights up for the holidays

Christmas lights show off the beauty of the city and are guaranteed to put any non-Grinch into the holiday spirit.

Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care

How the Center for Health and Research Transformation is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.

HISTORY LESSON: Public financing for pro sports venues then and now

Detroit’s first step into public sports infrastructure construction came in 1960 with the opening of Cobo Arena, the stadium component of the larger riverfront redevelopment that led to the convention hall and Hart Plaza.

Gen Z is next up

Over the past two decades, Anthony Thompson has become one of Detroit’s best-known entertainment professionals. Now he's passing his knowledge of the business on to the next generation.

Organizations distributed $63 million for Detroit home repairs in 2024, new study says

Thirty community organizations distributed funds for home repairs across the city last year, helping Detroit homeowners maintain safe, healthy homes. Results of a new study will help organizations articulate their impact to funders, potentially leading to greater support for home repair programs.

In the news: Filmmakers wanted, bagels on the move, a challah bake, and a YouTuber’s visit

News for filmmakers from BridgeDetroit, for bagel lover from Axios, for holiday traditionalists from the Detroit Jewish News, and a YouTuber enjoys a festive downtown.

News in brief: Money for the arts, free ride milestone, sculptor needed

More than $11 million in multi-year general support will be awarded to local arts organizations to strengthen Southeast Michigan’s cultural landscape. And more news in brief.

Tom Woodman stands in front of a 3D-printed home in Detroit created by his company, Citizen Robotics, which is planning two developments in Pontiac. The company aims to reduce construction costs at scale and create a new renting model that gives renters equity in a housing fund.
From 3D-printed homes to ‘pocket neighborhood’: New approaches to affordable housing in Metro Detroit

Across the Metro Detroit area, innovators are finding new ways to develop the affordable housing that the community desperately needs.

Southwestern Detroit says goodbye to champion for people in need

Jim Tuman recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, philanthropy, and outreach.

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