Gathering spaces in Detroit are a hot commodity and not easy to come by, so the loss of just one is usually a substantial hit to the community. A handful of new baristas are trying their hand at pop-up coffee offerings and we can’t wait until they have some physical space to add to the growing demand.
“We want Detroiters to have access to safe, quality, affordable housing,” says Julie Schneider, director of the City of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department. “This program aims to support the Detroiters who own rental homes and are looking to do the right thing by ensuring their properties offer the best housing options possible for residents.”
From vegan baked goods to skincare products to All Things Detroit, the holiday season is a time for the city's small businesses to shine. Here are three local gems you should know about, and how they find support from entrepreneurial applifiers in Detroit.
"My father was the first Black entrepreneur to establish multiple businesses in the same area, back in 1945," says Harrison Liquor owner Ruth Williams. "So we also thought it was really a great opportunity to open another family business in the community."
“I am excited by the overwhelming response to bring cannabis and performing arts together. I first started my catering ventures with artist showcases and gallery openings. It was cannabis that helped me craft food that matched the level of the artists’ work,” says executive chef Enid Parham.
Some projects that went underreported in the latest budget include grants to Motor City Blight Busters, Grandmont Rosedale Mixed Use Development, and support for the North Rosedale Community House. All of them have a high likelihood of neighborhood-level impact.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce aren't the only reason music and sports mix. Local composer and rapper Punch Line creates music for sports networks covering football, basketball and more, using players' names, team notes, and notable tidbits from the city to create tunes that are memorable to fans. You probably know some.
When three Detroit women joined forces to open a dance studio at the tail end of the pandemic, they were immediately swamped with enrollments. Since then, they've navigated challenges with community support and small business grants, making a name for themselves.
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.
Have you seen a sunrise from Belle Isle? On Friday mornings, a dedicated group gather to splash in the waters (and sip coffee) in what's become a popular national trend this summer.
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