Southwest Detroit

Southwest Detroit possesses some of the strongest neighborhoods and commercial districts in the city. Mexicantown has popular restaurants and ethnic flavor, and the greater area offers more diversity, dense residential areas, and successful cultural and community organizations.

 

Feature Story Araceli Hernandez, Owner of Florbella Salon in Southwest Detroit Economic Development

Dismantling barriers for Southwest Detroit business owners

Monique BedfordTuesday, February 6, 2024
Feature Story COC's Youth Council meets at the nonprofit's community center building. Community Development

Resilient Neighborhoods: SW Detroit nonprofit to celebrate opening of youth-driven community center

David SandsTuesday, April 25, 2023
Development News La Joya Gardens' plaza will connect the project with the commercial corridor and be a welcoming place for residents and customers in its ground-floor retail spaces alike.

Take a peek at designs for the new La Joya Gardens development going up on Vernor

MJ GalbraithTuesday, April 4, 2023
Development News “The Southwest Greenway will make it really easy for residents of Mexicantown, Corktown and Southwest Detroit to get to the riverfront,” says Mark Wallace, president and CEO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. Transportation

Take a sneak peek of the Southwest Greenway at upcoming community open house

MJ GalbraithTuesday, November 15, 2022
Partner Content Schlann DIllard's mobility opportunities have opened up thanks to a new wheelchair ramp. Community Development

Home repair programs increase accessibility, alleviate stressors for Detroit residents

David SandsTuesday, July 26, 2022
Feature Story Phyllis Edwards and Dan Commer at the new pocket park. Community Development

Resilient Neighborhoods: This SW Detroit neighborhood will soon have a new pocket park and greenway

David SandsTuesday, June 14, 2022
Development News “The Southwest Greenway will make it easy and fun for people living and working on the west side of Detroit to get to the Detroit Riverfront,” says Matt Cullen, chairman, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. Community Development

Rails to trails: Work begins on the Southwest Greenway

MJ GalbraithTuesday, April 12, 2022
Longform Construction barricades stand near the site of a former marijuana dispensary in Delray. Sustainability

Resilient Neighborhoods: Delray earth upheaval incident raises concerns for SW Detroit neighborhood

David SandsTuesday, February 8, 2022
Feature Story Jason Jones of Tekton Development Economic Development

What impact are minority developers having on Detroit's skyline?

David SandsTuesday, January 25, 2022
Feature Story Khalid el-Hakim Kids and Education

Mobile museum sees Black history on the move in Michigan

Kahn Santori DavisonMonday, January 17, 2022
Feature Story Covenant staff handle curbside testing at their Joy Rd. clinic. Healthy Communities

Resilient Neighborhoods: How 3 Detroit nonprofits are making COVID-19 resources more accessible

Kyla L. WrightTuesday, November 30, 2021
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