On the Ground

More state money for Detroit developments announced


Summer development news round-up


Fenkell Street Market to open in Brightmoor


West Corktown: Creating Detroit's newest neighborhood


Mt. Elliott Park Fun Shop opens in time for summer


City seeks buyer for five acre Midtown site


El Dorado General Store to open in Corktown


On the Ground helps to tell the story of the people, projects, and innovations that are creating “what’s next” for communities. The intended impact is for “solutions-oriented” media coverage, engagement and ultimately understanding of the community, resulting in awareness and investments that can contribute to the vitality and prosperity of the district covered.

The concept of On the Ground is to use an “embedded journalism” model to maintain a presence in a specific neighborhood for a period of 120 days. During this time the publication focuses weekly coverage on those neighborhoods to tell the story of the businesses, individuals, and nonprofits working and living there.

The Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood has invited Model D to be the next community covered in the On the Ground Program. 

Your On the Ground Team is Managing EditorAaron Mondry, and Project Editor Biba Adams.

To learn more about On the Ground program, click here.