Resilient Neighborhoods: 5 Detroit neighborhood groups share their secrets to success
Detroit block clubs and neighborhood associations share stories that allowed them to grow and make an impact.
East Side
City touts plans for East Warren-Cadieux improvements through Strategic Neighborhood Fund
“This is a historic corridor for the city of Detroit, and we are excited how the plan honors the corridor’s history while supporting new businesses in the neighborhood at the same time.”
24 hours in Detroit with chef Ederique Goudia
An expert in food, music, and culture with more than 20 years of restaurant industry experience, Goudia highlights her favorite local spots on the east side. Here’s how Goudia would spend a perfect day in the city she now calls home.
Resilient Neighborhoods: This faith-based nonprofit helped spark a revival in Detroit’s Regent Park
Over the last decade-and-a-half, an energetic community development organization has helped bring affordable housing and hope to a neglected corner of Detroit.
Resilient Neighborhoods: How COVID-19 rewrote the rules for community engagement in Detroit
Detroit nonprofits have adopted new strategies to reach communities during the pandemic.
Resident Voices: How organizations are helping Detroit students stay ahead during COVID-19
Though times are challenging, MACC Development, Hope House Detroit, and Math 4 Success are finding ways to be innovative and steadfast in their commitment to the communities they serve, reports Model D community correspondent Tyrone Mitchell Jr. Looking ahead, there is an opportunity to take these experiences and improve education for students.
Looking to buy? Here are Detroit’s hottest residential neighborhoods in 2021, according to Realtors
From historic low mortgage rates to virtual tours, COVID-19 has dramatically changed the home-buying process. Realtors tell Model D about the trends they're seeing — and where to buy.
Chandler Park Skatepark is one kick, push closer to completion
Chandler Park Conservancy has been working to create a community space for residents to gather and build community, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors.
Manistique Community Treehouse organizer is a force of, and for, nature
COVID-19 setbacks and losses have not been able to diminish the optimism of neighborhood innovator Tammy Black. The Jefferson Chalmers resident is drawing on the strength of her community to sustain plans for the construction of a treehouse community center and advocate for horticultural therapy.
Resilient Neighborhoods: How two Detroit nonprofits are helping seniors stay engaged
COVID-19 has made their work more difficult, but these Detroit community development organizations are still doing their utmost to support elders during this difficult time.
