Model D has teamed up with The Kresge Foundation for a reporting and engagement series looking at community-building in Detroit neighborhoods. The series seeks to raise awareness about the work of 21 Community Development Organizations (CDOs), known as Detroit 21, currently receiving support from Kresge, while also amplifying the voices of residents in their respective neighborhoods.
During these trying times, many Detroit businesses have been hit hard by issues related to COVID-19. Thankfully, some are finding support from local community development organizations.
In endeavoring to make derelict houses livable again, community development organizations are taking on an issue that's been a thorn in the city's side for decades.
A coalition of Detroit community development organizations is calling for dramatic changes in how neighborhood residents interact with law enforcement. And in doing so, they're rethinking what it means to be a CDO in Detroit.
Model D will be embarking on a year of regular reporting that will explore the efforts of neighborhood-based organizations, leaders, and residents who are focused on moving their communities forward during a time of unprecedented challenge. The coverage will be similar in spirit to Model D’s On The Ground projects in Live 6, North End, and Jefferson Chalmers — but broadened to incorporate more neighborhoods and perspectives.
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