When we hear the term “perfect storm,” the image that generally comes to mind is one of a high-level disaster. The phrase is relatively new, though its use as the […]
The Kresge Foundation has awarded $1.6 million for 18 projects run by nonprofits working to strengthen Detroit neighborhoods. The Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit grants are the first to be awarded […]
Five concepts from Detroit are among the 32 winners of funding from the Knight Foundation’s Cities Challenges announced Tuesday. An initiative of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, […]
“With some creative thinking and strategic planning, that (vacant land) can actually be an opportunity or an asset rather than a problem or a liability.” Detroit has thousands of vacant […]
Vacant land is one of Detroit’s greatest liabilities, or its greatest opportunity — depending on whom you ask. This spring, as the snow finally fades on parcels of green, residents […]
Now that Detroit has emerged from Chapter 9 bankruptcy, said good-bye to emergency manager Kevyn Orr and seen elected leaders Mayor Mike Duggan and the City Council returned to power, […]