Daily bike rides to work and strolls to children’s events in Detroit’s Cultural Center are the norm for Joel Howrani Heeres’ family. The Woodbridge community residents wouldn’t have it any other way. “Ana will walk with our son Theo to the library for story time, or they’ll walk or bike to a nearby restaurant, and […]
A child’s recent gesture reminded Ashley Tuomi not much has changed about Native American stereotypes. Tuomi, CEO of American Indian Health & Family Services of Southeastern Michigan, heard how the classmate of a staff member’s young student released a familiar, high-pitched howl, rhythmically patting his lips. The staffer’s Native American child was puzzled by the […]
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Home on Detroit’s east side during a college break, Maggie DeSantis’ daughter made an announcement. Her community had begun to feel like it was a foreign place. “I’m not living here,” she said, “because the neighborhood is changing in a way I’m not comfortable with.” DeSantis, former head of the Eastside Community Network, immediately knew […]
Every kid needs someplace that they can kick-back, congregate and call their “own.” With the grand re-opening of the former Tindal Recreation Center, local neighborhood youth now have access to a newly renovated facility that will provide a wide range of classes and activities. UAW-Ford sponsored the center’s renovations, including: a remodeled gym floor, painting, […]
There is no shortage of residents willing to dig in and improve city neighborhoods, according to ARISE Detroit Executive Director Luther Keith, who reported a record 350 neighborhood improvement efforts took place during a single day alone on August 6, the celebration of his organization’s 10th Annual Neighborhoods Day. It does not stop there, according […]
Several-dozen Detroiters have new professional opportunities, thanks to a city-led environmental training program. Advanced-level certificates were awarded to 79 graduates of various construction and deconstruction disciplines at a recent Northwest Activities Center ceremony. The City of Detroit’s Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) hosted training that ranged from five to 11 weeks, through a […]
While profit potential can and should drive development interest, it should not be the only consideration of property developers, according to experts who worry that many may miss opportunities to leap frog ahead of the marketplace by leveraging use of strategically-placed mixed-income housing developments in key city sectors with signs of growth potential. Mixed-income housing, […]
Day of the Dead: Southwest Detroiters celebrate ancestors with ancient tradition By E. B. Allen It was an eye-opening experience for Grisel Alfaro. Raised in a Puerto Rican family, she was familiar with the annual Día De Los Muertos– Day of the Dead – but her customs during the early November tradition were considerably understated. […]
“It’ s not where you live, it’ s what you do where you live.” Al Addison. “When Robinson and Addison walked the neighborhood later in the summer months, they found others joining the effort.” Building Blocks How Chalfonte volunteers clean-up efforts are transforming their neighborhood By E. B. Allen Like a sheriff and deputy, together […]
When Sheilah Clay became CEO of Neighborhood Services Organization 16 years ago one of her goals was to end homelessness as we know it. She’s making progress and other organizations are also picking up the momentum and developing some spectacular solutions. “We are working to rapidly re-house the homeless population to break the cycle of […]