Jefferson Chalmers

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.

Officials from the city and Motor City Match celebrate at the grand opening of Diamond Smiles. Dentist Aisha Akpabio won a Motor City Match space award, which helped her secure the building, and a $65,000 cash grant from MCM.
Detroiter returns home to open dental practice on city’s east side

Detroit native Aisha Akpabio, D.D.S., opens the business in Jefferson Chalmers after practicing in Los Angeles and New York City.  

Myrtle Thompson, center, Program Director and Co-Founder of Feedum Freedom, and Mikel Bresee, right center, pose with community members in front of a pavilion being built as part of the Fox Creek Artscape.
Fox Creek Artscape to celebrate its opening in Jefferson Chalmers

The Fox Creek Artscape has transformed into a multifunctional community space, complete with a pavilion for community meetings and gatherings, a street-side fruit stand, public art space, extensive landscaping, and more.  

Residential street in Jefferson Chalmers
3 lessons I learned about revitalizing community from Jefferson Chalmers

For her last On the Ground story on Jefferson Chalmers, Project Editor Biba Adams shares some key takeaways from her experiences there.

Tammy Black
VIDEO: Jefferson Chalmers stakeholders speak on history and revitalization

Residents and stakeholders of Jefferson Chalmers share insights on the past and future of their neighborhood.

Quicken Loans provide volunteers to the monthly Salvation army gathering.
Why Jefferson Chalmers planners and nonprofits can’t stop thinking about seniors

Older adults have a growing presence in Jefferson Chalmers, and planners and service providers are taking their needs into consideration.

Jefferson Chalmers community empowerment event
Join us on April 19 for a Jefferson Chalmers storytelling event!

Join Model and the Manistique Community Treehouse Center for a two-day Jefferson Chalmers community empowerment event.

Tammy Black photographed inside the Greenhouse at Community Empowerment Garden.
Photo Essay: Women of Jefferson Chalmers

In honor of Women's History Month, we've compiled a photo essay on women in Jefferson Chalmers.

A rendering of FCA's proposed factory.
Mayor Duggan speaks with residents on Jefferson Chalmers plan, new FCA plant

Big changes are coming to Jefferson Chalmers. Mayor Duggan recently paid a visit to the Detroit neighborhood to share his thoughts about them.

In addition to food, Norma G's also has a full bar.
These innovative new restaurants are putting Jefferson Chalmers in the spotlight

Food-related businesses can often serve as a catalyst for neighborhood development. Jefferson Chalmers has several new ones opening their doors.

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