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Shakiya Robertson with her kids, from left to right, Kye'Ren, Kyi'Lei, Davion, and Ky'Shaun in front of their home

In search of solutions to Detroit's foreclosure crisis

David Sands Thursday, October 13, 2016
In the second installment of our series on Detroit's foreclosure crisis, David Sands looks at the organizations and people developing innovative solutions to keep people in their homes. 
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4 things to know about Detroit and green infrastructure

Aaron Mondry Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Model D recently hosted a panel at Detroit Beer Company on ways Detroit can harness its green infrastructure potential. Here are the most important takeaways from the event. 
Terryn Hall

Meet Terryn Hall, Model D's next On the Ground editor

Model D Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Our next "On the Ground" series will take place in the Live6 neighborhood and we're excited to introduce the series' editor, Terryn Hall. 
Former site of Saint-Étienne’s military manufacturing activities, the Manufacture

Three things to know about Detroit's City of Design designation

Ellen Schneider Wednesday, September 28, 2016
UNESCO's City of Design designation has helped members transform their cities through design. Ellen Schneider of the Detroit Creative Corridor Center writes about how Detroit can harness that same potential. 
Kresge Mayor's Fellow Diana Flora

Open data: How access to public data is growing in Detroit

Patrick Dunn Wednesday, September 07, 2016
For years, Detroiters had a hard time getting reliable data in a digestible format. But thanks to greater transparency from city government, and the work of a host of other companies and organizations, access to data has never been better. 
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A region of opportunity: How Metro Detroit is helping its immigrant population succeed

Aaron Mondry Wednesday, September 07, 2016
In the second installment of our series on solutions to regional issues, we explore how cities and community groups are helping Metro Detroit's immigrants overcome the many challenges they face when coming to America. 
Kids having fun at the Palmer Park playground

The People's Park: How grassroots organizers have reinvigorated Palmer Park

Brian Allnutt Wednesday, September 07, 2016
A real sense of energy and community has emerged at Palmer Park, thanks in large part to the nonprofit People for Palmer Park.
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Seeking a "missing middle" in Metro Detroit's housing market

Patrick Dunn Monday, August 15, 2016
Even as demographics shift and preferences change, most Metro Detroit developers are sticking with a familiar playbook of detached single family homes. But a few intrepid builders are testing the waters with "missing middle" housing.
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In search of alternatives to urban sprawl

Patrick Dunn Monday, August 15, 2016
Metro Detroiters have been living with urban sprawl for more than a generation. Patrick Dunn dives into one of our region's most controversial topics in this first installment of our series on solutions to regional issues. 
Safety and traffic are big questions when cycling in Michigan.

Biking Michigan: Politics and safety

Mark Wedel Monday, August 15, 2016
In part two of Biking Lake Michigan, writer Mark Wedel tackles some of the political realities surrounding biking in Michigan.
Pashon Murray

Through business stardom and personal struggles, Pashon Murray remains focused

Nicole Rupersburg Monday, August 15, 2016
Pashon Murray, co-founder of Detroit Dirt, has visited the White House, been featured in a Ford commercial, and written about in national magazines. All this publicity has been great for her composting business, but it hasn't come without difficulties.
Macho City at Briggs

From glorious to inclusive: The past, present, and future of Detroit's LGBT spaces

Matthew Piper Friday, July 29, 2016
In the '70s and '80s, Detroit had a strong and proud gay presence with a hub in Palmer Park. While that "gayborhood" no longer exists, the city is steadily reclaiming its LGBT heritage, and becoming more inclusive as a result. 
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Opinion: Slow Roll has lost its way

Mickey Lyons Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Slow Roll, a weekly bike ride through a Detroit neighborhood that attracts thousands of riders, is ostensibly a casual affair meant to engender good will between cyclists and residents. But, as Mickey Lyons writes, recent rides have accomplished the exact opposite. 
Mike Medow, Morgan Willis, and Jenny Lee of Allied Media Projects

Becoming the media: Allied Media Conference celebrates 10 years in Detroit

David Sands Sunday, June 12, 2016
This year marks an important milestone for Allied Media Conference, a nationally-significant conference that that utilizes media and technology to advance social justice. 10 years ago, AMC relocated to Detroit, a move that ushered in significant changes.
Soulardarity's leadership team: Nikkia Jones and Jackson Koeppel

Community lighting group to potentially partner with Highland Park on ambitious project

David Sands Sunday, May 01, 2016
When the gutting of Highland Park's lighting grid left residents in the dark four years ago, a grassroots group called Soulardarity sprang up to try to remedy the problem. Now, they're trying to forge an unprecedented partnership with Highland Park to light the entire city with solar power.
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