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.

 

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Longform A painting at La Palapa del Parian restaurant. Economic Development

Resilient Neighborhoods: As COVID-19 intensifies, SW Detroit businesses roll up their sleeves

David SandsTuesday, November 17, 2020
Longform Dirt piles up at the Woodbridge Crossing development at Lincoln and Calumet. Economic Development

Resilient Neighborhoods: Detroit nonprofits respond to the gentrification question

David SandsTuesday, October 27, 2020
Feature Story Spirit of Detroit Community Development

These 6 Detroiters will share stories about their neighborhoods as Model D community correspondents

David SandsTuesday, October 20, 2020
Feature Story Bodega Cat in Southwest Detroit Community Development

‘A touchstone for neighborhoods:’ How community-based initiatives are reimagining public spaces

Lauren KarmoTuesday, September 15, 2020
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Arts space and mini-market planned for two vacant lots in Southwest Detroit

MJ GalbraithTuesday, September 1, 2020
Development News The Murray development, estimated to cost $4.57 million, is expected to be completed in spring 2021.

Black-owned firm leads redevelopment of historic rowhomes in Hubbard Farms

MJ GalbraithTuesday, July 14, 2020
Feature Story porch-dj-window Arts and Culture

Porch concerts and DJ sets: Socializing in the era of physical distancing

Nick Hagen and Dorothy HernandezTuesday, April 7, 2020
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How a Detroit healthcare organization is helping those struggling with addiction find hope

Sarah WilliamsSunday, November 24, 2019
Buzz Cider in the City

Six things to do in Detroit this fall

Sarah WilliamsTuesday, October 8, 2019
Feature Story BANNER-T-McGruder-GSSEM.JPG Kids and Education

Mobility Moments Podcast: Telva McGruder, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan

Claire CharltonTuesday, September 24, 2019
Feature Story Garage Cultural Arts and Culture

Garage Cultural director Amelia Duran aims to help Southwest Detroit's kids hang onto heritage

Nina IgnaczakTuesday, August 27, 2019
Feature Story Benito "Mav-One" Vasquez. Photo by Nina Ignaczak. Arts and Culture

Motor City Street Dance Academy brings hip-hop history and culture to southwest Detroit's kids

Nina IgnaczakTuesday, June 25, 2019
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