Sustainability

Carl Nielbock, founder of C.A.N. Art Handworks

Detroit inventor, Eastern Market look to raise funds to install windmills

C.A.N. Art Handworks is looking to raise $25,000 in matching grants as part of a partnership with the Eastern Market Corporation to install windmills in the market. 

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Shamayim "Mama Shu" Harris, founder of Avalon Village
Avalon Village continues to grow in Highland Park, adds seven properties from Michigan Land Bank

In total, Avalon Village now owns a mix of 30 houses and parcels of land on its stretch of Avalon Street, between Woodward and Second avenues. The Michigan Land Bank has deeded 11 of those properties.

Ali Dirul
Detroit solar shines: How local solar organizations are linking sustainable energy and community

While there's been several notable solar energy projects by major companies, some smaller organizations have been partnering together to take the application of the renewable resource in new directions.

A member of Stitching Up Detroit inks a shirt at the screen printing facility at Grace in Action
Cooperation is key: Why there should be more support for co-op businesses in Detroit

In an economy where temp jobs are increasingly common, a cooperative business model can be an attractive alternative. While it has yet to take off in Detroit, there are a number of organizations trying to encourage the model's growth.

Artistic rendering of the Motown Movement house
Following arson, Motown Movement hopes to raise funds necessary to complete green housing project

Undeterred, the group has once again turned to crowdfunding to bring the project back on track.

SMART bus in downtown Detroit
What’s next for regional transit in SE Michigan? An update after the 2016 ballot failure

A 2016 ballot initiative that would have greatly improved our region's public transit failed. But those invested in the success of regional transit have conducted a postmortem, and are regrouping for another attempt.

The Whitney mansion and restaurant
Detroit’s Whitney to receive nearly $1M worth of energy efficiency upgrades

The landmark Whitney mansion and restaurant is set to receive $863,130 worth of energy efficiency upgrades thanks to financing from Petros PACE Finance of Austin, Texas.

Plum Street Farm
Nine tours offered at the 20th Annual Detroit Tour of Urban Farms and Gardens

Presented by Keep Growing Detroit and taking place August 2, patrons can take bus and bike tours organized by theme and location.

Kenyetta Campbell outside of the Cody Rouge Action Alliance's office space in Don Bosco Hall
A bottom-up approach: Cody Rouge residents develop big plans for their neighborhood

Cody Rouge on Detroit's west side has suffered from blight and depopulation in the last decade plus. But residents, along with several powerful foundations and corporate partners, have developed an ambitious plan to bring the neighborhood back.

Shamayim "Mama Shu" Harris, founder of Avalon Village
Building a village: Highland Park’s residents take action to rebuild their city

Whether it's offering a safe space for children to do their homework or lighting up the city that had its lights repossessed, some residents of Highland Park are coming up with innovative solutions to their community's problems.

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