Crowdfunding helps to restore Red’s Jazz Shoe Shine Parlor as community hub in North End
Red’s stage has hosted an impressive group of legendary Detroit artists over the years, including Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and more.
North End
The North End is a neighborhood that's generally defined as east of Woodward Ave., west of I-75, south of Webb and north of E. Grand Blvd. It's main commercial corridor, Oakland Ave., has been economically depressed for many years and the residential streets have varying levels of densities. Despite these difficulties, the neighborhood is home to some incredibly innovative and resilient farmers, artists, activists, and developers.
Partner Partner Content Milwaukee Junction’s economic development could provide template for Southwest Detroit and beyond
A Detroit non-profit’s Milwaukee Junction economic development plan could provide a blueprint for other areas, such as Southwest Detroit, to boost equitable development and include community voices.
New food and coffee projects to boost Detroit’s North End rebound after COVID-19
Developer Steven Harris is partnering with some of Detroit's most popular chefs and baristas in a new North End project, the revitalization of a complex on John R Street. The space will include art installations, community spaces, and initiatives from chef Max Hardy (from Detroit Shipping Co.'s Coop) and barista Emily Steffens (owner of The Gathering Coffee Co.).
COVID-19 shines a light on accessible solar power’s role in Detroit communities
In Detroit communities hit hardest by COVID-19, solar power projects provided some relief and continuity of service this year. For engineers and entrepreneurs Ali Dirul and Karanja Famodou, renewable energy is not just about the sustaining the environment, it's about sustaining equity.
Developments in Brush Park, Corktown, and more to receive affordable housing tax credits
Five residential projects, three new developments and two redevelopments, will either create or preserve a total of 282 units of affordable housing throughout different areas of the city.
Detroit Loves Tacos bringing taste of Guanajuato region of Mexico to Corktown
Southwest Detroiters Jason and Julie Stevens are founders of Detroit Loves Tacos.
Partner Partner Content Detroit nonprofits take a ‘family’ approach to help entrepreneurs get financially savvy
With a focus on the city’s often-overlooked neighborhoods, a nonprofit collaboration is taking a personal approach to providing training, resources, and support for Detroit’s entrepreneurs, witnessing the ripple effect that investment creates.
These Detroit spaces and organizations are helping to foster the city’s literary arts community
From coworking spaces to residential homes transformed into literary centers, local writers of all ages can find community all around town.
Bryce Detroit’s ‘Structured Water’ symbolizes the renaissance of Black music culture in North End
The rapper, producer, and entertainment activist talks about the vision for bringing back a cultural institution and how that will help fuel a new music economy.
The Schvitz in North End receives grant to restore ballroom
The vision for the ballroom is to create a "third place" for the North End neighborhood where residents can gather.
