Detroit projects by developers of color find support, funding in innovative initiative
This initiative has awarded $546,500 in grants to developers of color in Detroit since 2021.
Southwest Detroit
Take a sneak peek of the Southwest Greenway at upcoming community open house
“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.
Partner Partner Content 3 creative ways financial institutions are addressing Detroit homeownership disparities
While the "homeownership gap" remains a concern in Detroit, these area institutions are taking some out-of-the-box approaches to make buying a home more accessible.
Partner Partner Content Home repair programs increase accessibility, alleviate stressors for Detroit residents
It's not always easy to get a home repair or accessibility modification grant, but there are a variety of options in the Detroit area. Here's what you need to know about what's out there.
Resilient Neighborhoods: This novel program is teaching SW Detroit youth garden-to-table food skills
UNI's Southwest Food Cultivators program is giving local teens an understanding of food that starts with a seed and ends on a plate.
Resilient Neighborhoods: This SW Detroit neighborhood will soon have a new pocket park and greenway
These once-neglected Detroit parks are getting a new lease on life — and some neighboring amenities — through a collaboration between local nonprofits and community members.
Resilient Neighborhoods: Maria Salinas shares her perspectives on community organizing in SW Detroit
Maria Salinas of Congress of Communities offers insights on mentoring future leaders and serving residents through neighborhood organizing.
Rails to trails: Work begins on the Southwest Greenway
“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.
Resilient Neighborhoods: Christine Bell of UNI shares insights on SW Detroit resiliency
In this Q&A, Model D speaks with the director of a Detroit nonprofit about the impact of COVID, floods and other challenges facing residents of the city's Southwest Detroit.
Resilient Neighborhoods: Delray earth upheaval incident raises concerns for SW Detroit neighborhood
An unusual geological event in Southwest Detroit mobilized community residents and stakeholders to demand action and answers. Now the findings of a city investigation have been released. But what does that mean for the neighborhood?
