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The Southwest Non Profit Housing Corp. is part of Southwest Solutions, an organization comprised of nonprofits in southwest Detroit. Officials said their latest project could be a big draw for neighborhood businesses and community groups.
That is because the nonprofit has secured funding for a $2.2 million renovation of the Lithuanian Hall near West Grand Boulevard and West Vernor.
"Southwest Detroit is a fun place to live and work. It is the only area (in the city) growing in population."
Southwest Non Profit has built more than $45 million in housing in the area since 1997.
Thorland said the hall could house a coffee shop, dry cleaning business and a restaurant. A community theater group or dance studio could take over the second floor because it has ample room and a stage.
On the other end of West Vernor, the housing corporation has built numerous units near Lawndale and Cabot.
Thorland said he would like to renovate properties between the two ends until there are a string of spruced up properties that make the community proud.
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