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Nourishing Communities: How Urban Agriculture feeds, educates, and uplifts Michigan cities
Community gardens provide more than just food for urban residents. These organizations serve as educational centers, community spaces, and environmentally-friendly food production for urban Michigan residents.
Putting the spotlight on a pocket of businesses on Ferndale’s Woodward Heights Avenue
Located between Gainsboro and Wolcott Street on Ferndale’s Woodward Heights Avenue are three businesses serving folks specialty drinks and cookout staples in this tiny corner of Metro Detroit.
Local organization supports young adults with disabilities to achieve independence
On My Own, a Troy-based organization for people with developmental disabilities serving Metro Detroit, graduated its first class from Independence College. The organization plans on expanding by creating an Independence Village within Oakland County.
Detroit set to open 3 new rec centers, thanks to “unprecedented” funding influx
The city of Detroit recently opened a new recreation center, will open another soon, and is about to break ground on a third.
Detroit’s community development leaders, friends and champions celebrate collaboration, progress
Detroit’s CDO VIP Expo brought together community development organizations from across the city to celebrate their collective impact and deepen collaboration through the Detroit 21 network.
Detroit youth feel the impacts of climate change, and they’re talking about it
Detroit is one of the most impacted cities by rising temperatures. Youth are speaking up about the impacts they face when it comes to climate change, and Green Living Science is helping kids pave the way to a more sustainable future.
Joe Louis Greenway to open 2 new miles of trail and new trailhead this year
The city of Detroit is charging ahead with its vision for the 29-mile Joe Louis Greenway. With about two miles of additional trail segments opening this year, 8.4 miles of the planned greenway are now complete.
Property values keep rising in Sterling Heights and especially in these two categories
“There are many factors that go into strong property values like market conditions and economy, but quality of life is key, and that’s where Sterling Heights stands out among other communities,” says Mayor Michael C. Taylor.
Vacant for 20 years, historic Monroe building will be repurposed for community good
In Monroe, the former St. Mary’s Academy building left an empty space in the city’s downtown when it closed in 2003. Demolition was on the table until a developer with a personal connection to the building stepped up to save it.
Nourishing Communities: How Urban Agriculture feeds, educates, and uplifts Michigan cities
Community gardens provide more than just food for urban residents. These organizations serve as educational centers, community spaces, and environmentally-friendly food production for urban Michigan residents.
Putting the spotlight on a pocket of businesses on Ferndale’s Woodward Heights Avenue
Located between Gainsboro and Wolcott Street on Ferndale’s Woodward Heights Avenue are three businesses serving folks specialty drinks and cookout staples in this tiny corner of Metro Detroit.
Local organization supports young adults with disabilities to achieve independence
On My Own, a Troy-based organization for people with developmental disabilities serving Metro Detroit, graduated its first class from Independence College. The organization plans on expanding by creating an Independence Village within Oakland County.
Detroit set to open 3 new rec centers, thanks to “unprecedented” funding influx
The city of Detroit recently opened a new recreation center, will open another soon, and is about to break ground on a third.
Detroit’s community development leaders, friends and champions celebrate collaboration, progress
Detroit’s CDO VIP Expo brought together community development organizations from across the city to celebrate their collective impact and deepen collaboration through the Detroit 21 network.
Detroit youth feel the impacts of climate change, and they’re talking about it
Detroit is one of the most impacted cities by rising temperatures. Youth are speaking up about the impacts they face when it comes to climate change, and Green Living Science is helping kids pave the way to a more sustainable future.
Joe Louis Greenway to open 2 new miles of trail and new trailhead this year
The city of Detroit is charging ahead with its vision for the 29-mile Joe Louis Greenway. With about two miles of additional trail segments opening this year, 8.4 miles of the planned greenway are now complete.
Property values keep rising in Sterling Heights and especially in these two categories
“There are many factors that go into strong property values like market conditions and economy, but quality of life is key, and that’s where Sterling Heights stands out among other communities,” says Mayor Michael C. Taylor.
Vacant for 20 years, historic Monroe building will be repurposed for community good
In Monroe, the former St. Mary’s Academy building left an empty space in the city’s downtown when it closed in 2003. Demolition was on the table until a developer with a personal connection to the building stepped up to save it.
