Neighborhoods

Our coverage of activities happening at the neighborhood level as told by the neighbors themselves. Coverage of the characteristics of given neighborhoods.

How West Oakland communities grow without losing what makes them special

Growth can bring new opportunities — and pressures — to small communities. Leaders across western Oakland County share how thoughtful development, historic preservation, and community input are helping them plan for change without losing what makes their downtowns distinctive.

Latest in Neighborhoods
Hazel Park’s annual Art Fair is highlighting over 100 local artists this weekend

This year’s Hazel Park Art Fair, from August 22 to August 23, will feature over 100 local artists, food trucks, yard games, morning yoga, a charity beer tent, and much more.

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.

Yale’s Heart & Soul Project puts residents at the center of community planning

For the past year, volunteers in Yale have been collecting stories and ideas from residents that organizers hope will eventually shape future community priorities.

Micro forests attract not only birds and bees but Metro Detroiters, too

Whether you call them micro, mini, or pocket forests, they are taking root around the world — and in metro Detroit. They help the environment, provide refuge to native species, and respite to people seeking green spaces — especially in urban areas.

Ferndale’s newest coffee shop, Honey Dirt, feels like your friend’s basement — and that’s exactly what the owner wants

Honey Dirt Coffee aspires to become a place where local artists and makers can gain exposure through rotating displays and installations.

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.

How Downtown Farmington is Balancing 40 Years of Legacy with a New Era of Social Entrepreneurship

In downtown Farmington, the shift from late spring to summer heat brings more than just patio dining and farmers' markets; it’s ushering in a change in how businesses and the community work hand in hand.

Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why

Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. Many are struggling to keep up.

Former inmate turned entrepreneur is moving Detroit, literally and musically

Detroit entrepreneur Michael Parrish rebuilt his life after serving nine years in prison by transforming a single box truck into a growing moving company, while also releasing a hip-hop album inspired by his life story.

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