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.
A cross-city collaboration focusing on youth development has more young people exploring how they can impact their communities now and find meaningful careers down the road. The project has taken off, and the potential for more growth is likely.
Years ago, in Detroit, “community development was more like shoelaces, string, and Scotch Tape,” says Maggie DeSantis. But through collaboration, professionals in the field have developed a talent pipeline and garnered more respect for the field. Read Sarah Williams’ Q&A with DeSantis to learn about the evolution of the work.
GenesisHOPE plans to purchase 10 vacant lots across Detroit neighborhoods to provide affordable housing through a community land trust model.
Through classes, incubator kitchens and welcoming meals, nonprofit Deeply Rooted Gardens empowers farmers of color to reach their urban-farming potential.
It’s not easy getting an ordinance passed through Detroit City Council. In this story, we’ll walk you through an ordinance that was 10+ years in the making – how it passed and what it means to Detroit neighborhoods.
In Detroit’s Oakman Boulevard neighborhood, a nonprofit theater offers a place to experience “storytelling, live, together with our fellow human beings.”
Christine Bell of Urban Neighborhood Initiatives reflects on the highs and lows of a vibrant area of Southwest Detroit during her 18 years working in the Springwells neighborhood.
In Detroit’s Islandview neighborhood, a transformative program is helping residents take charge of their futures by tackling financial instability and housing insecurity head-on.
Patience and perseverance are crucial when purchasing long-neglected Detroit real estate. Jeff Jones at HOPE Village Revitalization has both – and a dream to renovate two apartment buildings to be highly energy efficient, contributing to long-term affordability for tenants.
FORCE Detroit is helping neighbors living in areas of high violence by building trust. A team working in Cody Rouge identifies and intercepts problems early on, before violence breaks out.
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