Redevelopment proposals for Lee Plaza, Woodland Apartments include low-income housing

Redevelopment proposals for Lee Plaza, Woodland Apartments include low-income housing

Lee Plaza and Woodland Apartments, two of Detroit’s architectural gems, will get a second lease on life and offer housing assistance for low-income earners if developers step up for the project. The City of Detroit and the Detroit Building Authority are seeking proposals to redevelop the two historic apartment buildings. The two projects will include […]

Registration opens for Woodbridge’s Pedal to Porch program

Registration opens for Woodbridge’s Pedal to Porch program

Storytelling from the porch fronts of neighborhood residents is what’s on tap this month in Woodbridge. The biking initiative known as “Pedal to Porch” is one of many annual events supported by the Woodbridge Neighborhood Development Corporation. The free event, aimed at bringing community residents closer to together through artistic expressions and the spoken word, […]

How Detroit’s Coffee Shops are shaping neighborhood redevelopment

How Detroit’s Coffee Shops are shaping neighborhood redevelopment

For a city on the rise, it seems appropriate that alongside retail, restaurants and commercial renovation, coffeehouses are among the top hot spots around Detroit’s neighborhoods. These caffeine-fueled developments are new and old – longstanding and still in the development stages. Lots of sites are popping up across our city, building new spaces as well […]

Detroit’s Airbnb hosts earn mortgage payments and more

Detroit’s Airbnb hosts earn mortgage payments and more

It’s not the typical bed and breakfast advertisement. “Hey, I’m Rita!” reads the caption beside a pretty woman’s smiling face. “I am originally from the Midwest, but my latest adventures have brought me working and living in New York City.” A brief description of Rita’s interests and profile information, including her graduation from the University […]

How Detroit’s coffee shops are shaping neighborhood redevelopment

How Detroit’s coffee shops are shaping neighborhood redevelopment

For a city on the rise, it seems appropriate that alongside retail, restaurants and commercial renovation, coffeehouses are among the top hot spots around Detroit’s neighborhoods. These caffeine-fueled developments are new and old – longstanding and still in the development stages. Lots of sites are popping up across our city, building new spaces as well […]