Mapping neighborhood innovation in Detroit
As part of our effort to profile neighborhood innovators, we created a map of where these people do the majority of their work to show how amazing individuals can be found in every corner of the city.
For the past two years, we’ve been profiling neighborhood innovators in the city of Detroit — people who pursue projects that support Detroit communities, often with little funding or acclaim.
As part of our series, we created a map of where these innovators do most of their work. It truly demonstrates that amazing individuals can be found in every corner of the city.
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This article is part of “Detroit Innovation,” a series highlighting community-led projects that are improving the vitality of neighborhoods in Detroit, while recognizing the potential of residents to work with partners to solve the most pressing challenges facing their communities.
The series is supported by the New Economy Initiative, a project of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan that’s working to create an inclusive, innovative regional culture.
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