Block by Block

Partner Content Marcus Reliford stands by the checkout lanes at Rivertown Market.

This riverfront Detroit market became a reality thanks to an innovative community investment program

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Feature Story Developer Bobby D. Lewis is determined to keep his recently acquired apartment complex in SW Detroit affordable for residents.

Detroit projects by developers of color find support, funding in innovative initiative

David SandsTuesday, March 28, 2023
Feature Story GRDC Director Michael Randall stands in front of the West Outer Drive Apartments, which are being renovated.

These two Detroit nonprofits are prioritizing community engagement in their development efforts

David SandsTuesday, January 10, 2023
Longform Clifford Brown of Woodborn partners stands at a construction site in SW Detroit.

Public-private partnerships and development incentives spur Detroit investment

David SandsTuesday, November 1, 2022
Feature Story Ponce Clay stands on a stretch of real estate he owns in Detroit.

Black Detroit developers reveal secrets to successfully scaling up operations

David SandsTuesday, August 30, 2022
Feature Story The North Corktown Commons is a place for residents to gather and relax.

These 3 Detroit projects are transforming vacant lots into unique outdoor public spaces

David SandsTuesday, July 5, 2022
Feature Story Kamper-Stevens apartment building

3 lessons learned covering Detroit's development ecosystem

David SandsTuesday, February 22, 2022
Feature Story Jason Jones of Tekton Development

What impact are minority developers having on Detroit's skyline?

David SandsTuesday, January 25, 2022
Partner Content Kenny Tanner stands in front of his home on Mount Vernon Street.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis is helping Detroiters tackle much-needed home repairs

Jane Parikh-SimonsTuesday, January 11, 2022
Feature Story Alisha Moss is founder and CEO of VM3 Consulting and Construction.

Detroit’s minority contractors, developers combat high supply costs to avoid getting priced out

Blake WoodruffTuesday, December 14, 2021
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