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WEB4 days ago · Model D is an independent online magazine telling the story about the people who are changing Detroit. The magazine is published each Tuesday.
Mapping Detroit: The genealogy of Detroit neighborhood names …
WEBMar 26, 2024 · Detroit neighborhoods have been mapped many, many times by several individuals, groups, and entities. Some Detroit neighborhoods are best understood as historic districts, others are born of strong neighborhood associations, some are simply terms given to a geographic area, and others are strictly defined by non-profits and investing organizations.
The joy, pain and happy feelings Frankie Beverly shared with Detroit
WEBSep 11, 2024 · It seemed like for years, there were two guarantees every Detroit summer: A storm-induced blackout, and Frankie Beverly and Maze at Chene Park. Chene Park is of course now rechristened as The Aretha, but for decades, the Bay Area-via-Philly band — whose frontman, Beverly, died this week at age 77 ...
What is the North End? An overview of the latest On the
WEBOct 9, 2017 · The North End is a historic and diverse community in Detroit, where Motown legends like Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin grew up. It faces development pressures, gentrification, and displacement, but also has a strong community spirit …
Detroit's Riverside Park is undergoing extensive renovations, will …
WEBApr 23, 2021 · Learn about the ongoing improvements and expansions of Riverside Park, Detroit's busiest park, which will link up with the Detroit RiverWalk and the Joe Louis Greenway. Find out what new features and amenities are coming to the park, such as a splash pad, sledding hill, outdoor gym, and concession area.
Inside Marygrove College's new direction: How it was saved and …
WEBFeb 5, 2019 · Marygrove College, a private Catholic institution in Detroit, has transformed from an undergraduate to a graduate-only school with a focus on early childhood and K-12 education. Learn how the college was saved from bankruptcy, what partners are involved, and how the community responds to the changes.
From maker space beginnings to international aspirations, Floyd …
WEBMay 25, 2021 · Floyd started as a maker space project in Corktown and grew to a 60-employee business with a $15 million funding round. Floyd makes modular and sustainable furniture for the whole house, from tables to beds, and plans to …
This Southwest Detroit nonprofit program helps renters become ...
WEBMar 16, 2021 · A sidewalk drawing in Newberry. (Photo by Nick Hagen) Expanding Boundaries The Newberry Program is far from the only project keeping Southwest Housing Solutions busy right now.
Big Plans: Five Detroit developments to watch in 2022 - Model D
WEBJan 25, 2022 · The web page showcases five exciting projects in Detroit that are expected to be completed or open in 2022, such as Circle Forest, 12th Street/Rosa Parks Streetscape, Sawyer Art Apartments, Godfrey Hotel, and The Siren Hotel. However, it does not provide any information on affordable architectural …
Meet the Detroiter whose historic restoration skills are in demand ...
WEBMar 8, 2016 · Jim Turner is a Detroiter who specializes in the repair and restoration of historic windows and wood features. He also teaches and advocates for historic preservation, and has worked on projects across the …