Economic Development

Coverage of projects, big and small, and the people who create them, which promote the economic health of a community, including manufacturing, retail, office, and hospitality developments.

Creativity and community come together at Farmington’s new Art Park Promenade

Farmington’s Art Park Promenade connects Riley Park with the Hillside Townes development through a pedestrian-friendly space filled with landscaping, seating, and public art.

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Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies

The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country. 

Oak Park opens new event hub, celebrates years of community investment

Oak Park looks ahead after fulfilling promises to residents on the Elevate Oak Park initiative.

One Detroit Credit Union brings two new CDFI branches to serve the underserved, unbanked communities

In an effort to serve the underserved, One Detroit Credit Union is expanding its reach with two new branches, both in shuttered former financial institutions. In doubling-down on their commitment to provide more than banking to Metro Detroiters — these branches offer the community products, services and resources for financial health and wealth building.

Oak Park’s Water Tower Social District celebrates new parking expansion on 11 Mile

Oak Park cuts the ribbon on the new parking lot for the 11 Mile social district.

Childcare workforce crisis fuels push for wage reforms

Without sustained investment, families will continue to have difficulty accessing stable, high-quality childcare.

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