Southwest Detroit

"The ampersand symbol represents everything we want to do, which is bring people together," says co-owner Drew Pineda. "We want to be a bookstore AND...a place to convene, write, explore ideas and art."

Award-winning bookstore hatched in Jefferson Chalmers finds a home in Southwest Detroit

From restaurants and festivals to a permanent Detroit location, this book pop-up has come a long way.

Rendering of Southwest Greenway's Porter Street entrance.
Detroit’s Southwest Greenway expected to start construction in summer 2021
Building on the success of the initial run of the café and gallery, this project will create a more permanent space for those programs and more.
Mexicantown Galería and Café makes final funding push for permanent space

“We see a near future when we can host culturally relevant music performances, cooking demonstrations and festivals, as well as a range of art exhibits and performances from local and emerging Latino artists,” says MexicantownCDC Executive Director Raymond Lozano.

A rendering of DHDC's building remodeled for the Fantazma Market & Cafe.
Resilient Neighborhoods: New outdoor markets could give local-owned businesses a leg up in Corktown

These upcoming market spaces could be be boon for people-of-color-owned businesses in a historic Detroit neighborhood. 

A proposed rendering for Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy gears up to give West Riverfront Park a big makeover and a new name

This park that runs along Detroit's RiverWalk is getting a massive upgrade and will soon be named after a former NFL team owner.

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. 

Riverside Park in the middle of some exciting renovations.
Detroit’s Riverside Park is undergoing extensive renovations, will link up with two area greenways

A Detroit park that's set to become a greenway hub is in the midst of a breath-taking transformation.

An overhead view of JLG phase one design elements.
Joe Louis Greenway groundbreaking planned for mid-spring 2021, Detroit to release framework plan

The kickoff of construction on the Joe Louis greenway is just around the corner, with an event that will likely include a public ceremony and the release of the JLG framework plan.

Members of the NRPCA take local youth on a costumed bike ride.
Resilient Neighborhoods: 5 Detroit neighborhood groups share their secrets to success

Detroit block clubs and neighborhood associations share stories that allowed them to grow and make an impact.

Katrina Johnson and Delawn Ross rented for 18 years before buying their home in Newberry.
This Southwest Detroit nonprofit program helps renters become homeowners

Detroiter Leslie Jackson's path to homeownership was made possible through an innovative initiative sponsored by the Detroit-based nonprofit Southwest Housing Solutions.

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