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Perception vs. reality: Safety in Live6 discussed at Speakeasy event

Terryn Hall Thursday, January 26, 2017

On Friday, January 20, the Live6 Alliance and Model D collaborated for another SpeakEasy event where over 70 attendees participated in a community conversation to discuss the security of the neighborhoods in Live6.

Palmer Park / University District

A cultural history of Metro Detroit, Chapter One: Native Americans

Mickey Lyons Thursday, January 26, 2017

Our new series on Metro Detroit's ethnic and cultural history, written by local writer and historian Mickey Lyons, begins with the first Detroiters, Native Americans.

Woodbridge, Hamtramck, Southwest, Corktown, Palmer Park / University District, The Villages, Lafayette Park, Grandmont Rosedale, Eastern Market, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

Beans and dobros: Preserving what's left of Appalachia in Detroit

Courtney Balestier Thursday, January 26, 2017

In part two of our series on Appalachian culture in metro Detroit, West Virginia-native Courtney Balestier listens to stories from the Kentuckians of Michigan. And takes home some beans.

Greenhouse to grocery: Stocking stores with year-round Michigan produce

David Sands Thursday, January 26, 2017

You can find a little bit of summer in Michigan tomatoes grown in the winter.

Woodbridge, Hamtramck, Southwest, Corktown, Palmer Park / University District, The Villages, Lafayette Park, Grandmont Rosedale, Eastern Market, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

In memory of Bradford Frost: It's time to rekindle our romance with the Detroit idea

Bradford Frost Thursday, January 26, 2017

Bradford Frost, director of Capital Impact Partners' Detroit program and all around great person, passed away this week. Model D is republishing an essay he wrote in 2015 to honor his memory.

Woodbridge, Hamtramck, Southwest, Corktown, Palmer Park / University District, The Villages, Lafayette Park, Grandmont Rosedale, Eastern Market, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

7 of the most exciting developments in Detroit for 2017

MJ Galbraith Thursday, January 26, 2017

As we step into 2017, let's take a look at some of the development news stories that are sure to influence the way we think about and interact with the city of Detroit.

Corktown, Lafayette Park, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

LaToya Morgan, CDAD's Public Housing manager

A better mix: Detroiters work to expand affordable housing options

Jessica Meyer Thursday, January 26, 2017

There are many common misconceptions about who lives in affordable housing and what impact those communities have on neighborhoods. But the reality is that affordable housing increases stability, support, and mobility to a neighborhood and city.

Woodbridge, Hamtramck, Southwest, Corktown, Palmer Park / University District, The Villages, Lafayette Park, Grandmont Rosedale, Eastern Market, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

Citizen innovation, area history on display in Northeast Detroit tour

David Sands Thursday, January 26, 2017

An initiative called Create Northeast Detroit recently launched a bus tour of the area encompassing Detroit's District 3 council district. Everyone who took it was treated to a number of innovative, grassroots efforts at community development.

Maurice Cox, Director of the City of Detroit's Planning Department

Lessons from Planning Director Maurice Cox on spreading bike culture across Detroit

Terryn Hall Thursday, January 26, 2017

In a conversation with Model D, Maurice Cox, Director of the City of Detroit's Planning Department, says he'll put extra emphasis on bike infrastructure across the city.

Woodbridge, Hamtramck, Southwest, Corktown, Palmer Park / University District, The Villages, Lafayette Park, Grandmont Rosedale, Eastern Market, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

Norma Heath in her kitchen, where kids come to use her laptop.

Bridging Detroit's massive digital divide

Patrick Dunn Thursday, January 19, 2017

38 percent of Detroiters, and 63 percent of its low-income residents, have no home broadband. But people and organizations are helping Detroiters access the internet, and teaching them how to use it.

Woodbridge, Hamtramck, Southwest, Corktown, Palmer Park / University District, The Villages, Lafayette Park, Grandmont Rosedale, Eastern Market, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

Michelle Freeman and Jermaine Jenkins, Witty Gritty

Guests from Chicago and Philadelphia meet on Six Mile for an urban exchange

Claire Nelson Thursday, January 12, 2017

Detroiters gathered on a recent December evening for an urban exchange to discuss ethical redevelopment, community engagement, and ways to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Midtown

Erin Cole, co-owner of Nurturing Our Seeds, with her two children, Oshun and Asa

Peace, creativity, and motherhood: The best of Michigan Nightlight 2016

Melinda Clynes Thursday, January 12, 2017

Before we launch into another year of stories about the issues, people, and programs that impact Detroit kids, we wanted to revisit the best-read 2016 Michigan Nightlight stories from Model D.

Woodbridge, Hamtramck, Southwest, Corktown, Palmer Park / University District, The Villages, Lafayette Park, Grandmont Rosedale, Eastern Market, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

Restaurateur (and optimist) Dave Kwiatkowski has created a mini-food empire in Detroit

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, January 12, 2017

After a successful few years at the Sugar House, opportunity came knocking for Kwiatkowski. Since then, he's been opening restaurants and bars at a breakneck pace.

Corktown, Midtown, Downtown

Harnessing art to spur entrepreneurship in Live6

Terryn Hall Thursday, January 12, 2017

The Live6 area is home to a robust cultural and creative community. And with an increase in development, there's opportunity for artists and institutions to tap into that energy to spur growth.

Palmer Park / University District