By providing resources to small and micro businesses, mixed-used properties, affordable housing, workforce development, and ...

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Detroit's tree-lined streets were first imagined by the man who planned the streets themselves: Territorial Judge Augustus Woodward. Inspired by civil engineer Pierre Charles L'Enfant, who planned ...

When Slows Bar-B-Q opened in 2005 on a desolate stretch of Michigan Avenue, Detroiters were enthusiastic but skeptical: years of over-hyped "renaissance" that never materialized had caused them to be ...

The last year has been nothing short of a roller coaster for many in the city, marked by an almost constant flow of development ups and downs. From the reopening of restaurants and nightlife to the ...

In the early 1980s, Mayor Coleman A. Young and the city of Detroit conceded a whole neighborhood to General Motors. As GM threatened to end its manufacturing presence in the city by closing its ...

This story is part of a series on the challenges and solutions related to oral health in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. It is made possible with funding support from the Delta Dental Foundation. Growing ...

Measuring access to groceries and fresh produce is a longstanding Detroit conundrum, particularly around discussions of "food deserts" and the more layered understanding of "opportunity deserts".

With a long presence and an expanding footprint, Siena Literacy Center in West Detroit is a pillar of support for adult learners, including a growing West African immigrant population. “Siena was ...

This story is part of a series supported by the New Economy Initiative (NEI). Gary Ringer has a unique perspective on his city. A firefighter, deconstruction company entrepreneur, and culture of ...

This story is part of a series exploring how parks serve as engines of exploration, education, play, and equity. It is made possible with support from Huron-Clinton Metroparks and the City of Detroit.