Efforts underway to revitalize Lincoln Street Art Park, Activi-Tree Learning Center
“This project will create a community hub and gathering space for learning and connection,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
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Mapping Detroit: Flooding risks and climate refuge potential
To fully harness Detroit's potential as a climate haven, it is imperative to recognize and address the city's industrial legacy and ecological shortcomings. We take a closer look at flood risk areas within Detroit, with Jefferson Chalmers and Southwest Detroit/Dearborn emerging as critical zones on the risk map.
‘Coldwater Kitchen’ serves up life lessons from prison culinary training program
"Coldwater Kitchen," a new documentary from Brian Kaufman and Mark Kurlyandchik premiering this week, follows the journeys of Chef Jimmy Hill and three inmates inside and outside of prison.
Mapping Detroit: How the city’s home improvement stores are ‘agents of knowledge’
With an average construction age of 70+ years, Detroit homes need a special kind of love. It's why the city's home improvement stores are often local, and connected to the residents they supply. Here's the story their geography tells.
Purchase a house through the Land Bank? This free workshop teaches home renovation skills — and more
Detroit residents that have purchased a home through the Detroit Land Bank Authority have a unique opportunity to learn more about improving their home renovation skills, and all the while building their own custom-designed piece of furniture.
Improvements underway at Gmeiner Park in Northwest Detroit: Trees, walking paths, and more
“Connecting people to their parks enhances social well-being, relationships, safety and environmental health,” says Project EverGreen Executive Director Cindy Code.
New grant to help homeowners clean up basement flood damage
“As flooding events become even more frequent, further shining a light on Detroit’s outdated infrastructure, it’s extremely important that we continue to work with our partners in the event of another overwhelming rainfall,” says JEI CEO Josh Elling.
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Fighting Flooding: Detroit community leaders and academic experts meet to tackle future issues
A collaborative study found that over 40% of Detroit households surveyed between 2012 and 2020 reported household flooding. A recent event at Wayne State University brought together researchers, policymakers, and other community leaders to discuss Detroit’s recent flooding and infrastructure issues.
Resilient Neighborhoods: Debbie Fisher of HVR talks sustainability, innovation in NW Detroit
The director of a northwest Detroit community development nonprofit talks about integrating cutting-edge green and sustainable technology into its development work.
Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.
Mapping Detroit: Flooding risks and climate refuge potential
To fully harness Detroit's potential as a climate haven, it is imperative to recognize and address the city's industrial legacy and ecological shortcomings. We take a closer look at flood risk areas within Detroit, with Jefferson Chalmers and Southwest Detroit/Dearborn emerging as critical zones on the risk map.
‘Coldwater Kitchen’ serves up life lessons from prison culinary training program
"Coldwater Kitchen," a new documentary from Brian Kaufman and Mark Kurlyandchik premiering this week, follows the journeys of Chef Jimmy Hill and three inmates inside and outside of prison.
Mapping Detroit: How the city’s home improvement stores are ‘agents of knowledge’
With an average construction age of 70+ years, Detroit homes need a special kind of love. It's why the city's home improvement stores are often local, and connected to the residents they supply. Here's the story their geography tells.
Purchase a house through the Land Bank? This free workshop teaches home renovation skills — and more
Detroit residents that have purchased a home through the Detroit Land Bank Authority have a unique opportunity to learn more about improving their home renovation skills, and all the while building their own custom-designed piece of furniture.
Improvements underway at Gmeiner Park in Northwest Detroit: Trees, walking paths, and more
“Connecting people to their parks enhances social well-being, relationships, safety and environmental health,” says Project EverGreen Executive Director Cindy Code.
New grant to help homeowners clean up basement flood damage
“As flooding events become even more frequent, further shining a light on Detroit’s outdated infrastructure, it’s extremely important that we continue to work with our partners in the event of another overwhelming rainfall,” says JEI CEO Josh Elling.
Partner Partner Content Fighting Flooding: Detroit community leaders and academic experts meet to tackle future issues
A collaborative study found that over 40% of Detroit households surveyed between 2012 and 2020 reported household flooding. A recent event at Wayne State University brought together researchers, policymakers, and other community leaders to discuss Detroit’s recent flooding and infrastructure issues.
Resilient Neighborhoods: Debbie Fisher of HVR talks sustainability, innovation in NW Detroit
The director of a northwest Detroit community development nonprofit talks about integrating cutting-edge green and sustainable technology into its development work.
Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.
