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Ron Scott, Detroit peace activist, dead at 68
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Source: MLive & Detroit Free Press
Washington Post examines 'unconventional' fixes for Detroit's unconventional housing market
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Source: Washington Post
Feature Story
5 ideas for creating public spaces for everyone in Detroit
Matthew Lewis
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Development News
Campaign launched to keep city's homeless population healthy through the winter
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Feature Story
Join us Nov. 18 for "Where Detroit comes together," a Model D speaker series event
Model D
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Special Report
How a unified vision helped transform Detroit's greater downtown
Jessica Meyer
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Feature Story
Pushing for inclusive development along Woodward Avenue: Sommer Woods and M-1 Rail
Nicole Rupersburg
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Development News
Detroit Future City releases guide to help residents steward vacant lots
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Buzz
Grace Lee Boggs, Detroit activist and philosopher, dies at 100
Monday, October 5, 2015
Feature Story
Inspiring curious minds: Detroit women in STEM
Allie Semperger
Monday, August 31, 2015
Feature Story
Detroit groups work to develop young men of color into leaders
Emell Derra Adolphus
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Feature Story
10 Years of Change: Remembering Doug McIntosh, Detroit architect and preservation advocate
Francis Grunow
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Feature Story
The evolution of community development in Detroit: Three leaders talk about their work.
Amy Kuras
Monday, July 27, 2015
Feature Story
Photos: Looking back on the Forward Cities Detroit convening
Nicole Rupersburg & Doug Coombe
Friday, July 10, 2015
YouthfulCities seeks Detroit research fellow
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Source: YouthfulCities
Feature Story
Power to the people: New series to spotlight urban innovators
Claire Nelson & Jessie F. Hahn
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Partner Content
Four cities come together in Detroit to learn lessons to take home
Christopher Gergen & Denise Byrne
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Feature Story
Opinion: Want to make a big impact on Michigan's economy? Think small
Rachel Lutz
Friday, June 12, 2015
Celebrate the 100th birthday of legendary Detroit activist and philosopher, Grace Lee Boggs
Matthew Lewis
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Source: James and Grace Lee Boggs Center
Policy Lab conference to tackle regional transit issues June 3-5 in Port Austin
Friday, May 22, 2015
Source: After the Storm
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Without Detroit's urban leaders, the city would not have the richness it has today. Whether it's promoting the ousting of the Nain Rouge or organizing a neighborhood-based futbol league or creating organizations to save Detroit's green spaces, it's all pushed to the forefront by Detroit's array of urban leaders.
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The 906 Adventure Team program teaches life skills with mountain bikes and more
Source: Upword - UP
How 42 Memphis restaurants came together to help raise funds for Meals on Wheels
Source: High Ground
Griskie Farms continuing the small farm legacy in challenging times
Source: The Keel
Meet Cory Krueckeberg, the Fort Wayne-born filmmaker behind the feature film ‘Glitter & Doom’
Source: Input Fort Wayne