Placemaking

MoGo Detroit's reach is about to expand significantly as the organization has announced an additional 140 bikes and 31 new stations set to debut in spring 2020.

Nonprofit bike-share system MoGo to expand into northwest neighborhoods, suburbs

MoGo currently has 480 bikes spread across 44 stations throughout Detroit. Its reach is about to expand significantly as the organization has announced an additional 140 bikes and 31 new stations set to debut next spring.  

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Owner Jeffrey Lewis envisions Morningside Café as a place for neighbors to gather over a cup of coffee, tea, or smoothie. Morningside Café also plans on carrying baked goods, breakfast foods, and more.
Entrepreneur launches crowdfunding campaign to bring Morningside Café to east-side neighborhood

For Jeffrey Lewis, a resident of Morningside, the café is an opportunity to provide his neighbors with a place to gather over a cup of coffee, tea, or smoothie. 

Robert C. Valade Park aims to be a diverse gathering spot for Detroiters of all ages

Detroit's newest riverfront playground, Robert C. Valade Park, opens Oct. 26 with a sandy beach, floating bar, climbing playscapes, and restaurant offerings.

Once adorned atop the Professional Plaza building, the series of neon hammer-and-nail signs served as a beacon in the Detroit sky, and is now seen at Hammer & Nail cocktail bar.
New Midtown bar Hammer & Nail draws inspiration from mid-century cocktail scene of Detroit

Hammer & Nail, which opened on Friday, Oct. 18, features both a food menu and a drink menu inspired by the era of the building’s construction. The Professional Plaza building opened in 1966.  

Businesses along East Warren Avenue on the east side of Detroit.
East Warren-Cadieux district to receive $5M investment from Blue Cross

As part of the commitment, the $5 million will be disbursed through 2022 as part of the Strategic Neighborhood Fund and the Affordable Housing Leveraging Fund’s commitment to "inclusive neighborhood development."  

Tiff Massey
Re:publica Detroit event to explore access across arts, culture, mobility, new economy, and more

Re:publica Detroit, part of the Sequencer Tour, is based on the annual event that attracts thousands to Berlin every year. It invites residents, local artists, innovators, economic developers, community activists, and more to join communities across the globe in examining questions about access as they pertain to here, and as they may relate to other places.

Protected bike lanes and crosswalks approved for Hamilton Avenue in Highland Park

Protected bike lanes and improved pedestrian infrastructure have been approved for the stretch of Hamilton Avenue that runs the length of Highland Park, from north to south. The City Council approved the project, and it’s expected that construction will begin next spring.

Community input sought for Jefferson-Chalmers master plan

The master plan, titled "Building Jefferson-Chalmers Together, a Jefferson-Chalmers Mainstreet Master Plan," is the result of a partnership between East Jefferson Development Corporation, or EJDevCo, and Jefferson East, Inc.

Mano de Obra – by Dasic Fernandez, Winter 2010
Garage Cultural seeks to expand public art festivals in Southwest Detroit

Garage Cultural is partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and its Public Spaces Community Places program.  

More than $1.7M in grants awarded to organizations working to improve the daily lives of Detroiters

The grants are intended for organizations working to help Detroiters through programs fostering economic and community development, safe and just neighborhoods, a better built environment, and more. The Detroit-based foundation grants approximately $7 million to such organizations each year.  

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