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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

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St. Matthew School, a former Catholic is getting a second life as an affordable housing center.

These 3 affordable housing projects are reimagining historic Detroit sites

Thursday, February 23, 2023

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

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Minyon Properties is working to keep Le Chateau/7 Mound Apartments affordable for residents.

Here's who is supporting affordable housing development in Detroit, and how they close the deal

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

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

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Darius Jones sits on the porch of his home with his fiancée and child.

3 creative ways financial institutions are addressing Detroit homeownership disparities

David SandsTuesday, October 11, 2022

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

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Schlann DIllard's mobility opportunities have opened up thanks to a new wheelchair ramp.

Home repair programs increase accessibility, alleviate stressors for Detroit residents

David SandsTuesday, July 26, 2022

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

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Tyronza Nesbitt streams a class for Detroit Cycling Studio members.

These Metro Detroit resources can help Black entrepreneurs gain better access to capital

David SandsTuesday, May 31, 2022

Kamper-Stevens apartment building

3 lessons learned covering Detroit's development ecosystem

David SandsTuesday, February 22, 2022

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Garnette Archer of Jo's Gallery poses in her shop's frame room.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis is helping Detroit businesses grow with an innovative grant

David SandsMonday, January 31, 2022

Jason Jones of Tekton Development

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

David SandsTuesday, January 25, 2022

David Merritt at the Give Merit/FATE space.

A former UM basketball star is on a mission to help redevelop this West Side Detroit neighborhood

Jane Parikh SimonsTuesday, January 18, 2022

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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

George Adams, Jr.

These 3 Black-led development efforts are putting community front and center in Detroit

David SandsTuesday, December 21, 2021

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

Ronald Williams has been able to get back on his feet since moving to the Volunteers of America Detroit Veteran Center.

Funded housing programs aim to do more than put a roof over homeless veterans' heads

Randiah Camille GreenTuesday, November 9, 2021

Claudia and Dennis

How can Detroit development avoid pushing out older adults?

Jane SimonsTuesday, October 26, 2021

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David Sampson, CEO of Mariners Inn, stands in front of a building that is part of a redevelopment project that will enable his organization to provide seamless transitions to affordable housing for the clients served.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis helping affordable housing in Detroit become a reality

Jane Parikh-SimonsTuesday, October 12, 2021

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This series, Block by Block, is supported by FHLBank Indianapolis and CEDAM, and follows emerging and diverse developers building affordable housing in Michigan.

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