University Commons - Palmer Park

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The University Commons-Palmer Park area is located in northwest Detroit and is home to some of Detroit's premier neighborhoods, including Palmer Woods, Sherwood Forrest, University District and Green Acres. It also boasts established Detroit institutions like Palmer Park, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit Golf Club, Marygrove College, Bakers Keyboard lounge, LaDolce Vita and Menjo's.

University Commons - Palmer Park Features

Publisher's notebook: The Avenue, a love story

Claire Nelson Tuesday, May 21, 2013

With the "Light up Livernois" event coming up May 31-June 1, Claire Nelson takes a tuneful stroll down the Avenue of Fashion, shining a light on one of Detroit's most historic retail districts. Conclusion? Cooperation and collaboration point to an even more vibrant future.

Detroit by district: It starts with a village

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Community leaders and neighborhood advocates like Stephanie Johnson-Cobb, manager of community involvement and safety at Focus: HOPE, are digging in for Detroit's future. Matthew Lewis meets her in part two of our report on new voting districts.

Recycling in Detroit: You made it happen

Matthew Naimi Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Recycle Here! is packed every Saturday and there is curbside recycling in Rosedale Park, East English Village and Palmer Woods/University District, servicing nearly 50,000 households. Matthew Naimi says that's only the beginning of the Bee Green movement.

Green City Diaries: Sustainability, the next generation

Matthew Piper Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Detroit city kids are into transformational change, getting turned on by green living science projects, taking positive ownership of their own neighborhoods. Matthew Piper likes what he's hearing. Bonus video by Matt Dibble.

Green City Diaries: This land is our land (Part 2)

Matthew Piper Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Green projects are sprouting up all over the city. In part 2 his latest diary entry, Matthew Piper finds common ground in Hamtramck and Palmer Park.

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