The Joe Louis Greenway could transform Detroit. What about the neighborhoods around it? by Rukiya Colvin 16 December SHARE Facebook Twitter Pinterest Midwest Detroit residents hope the Joe Louis Greenway will catalyze positive changes that stretch beyond the path’s boundaries and onto their own blocks. ... Read More →
Soulardarity lays out vision for 100% clean energy in Highland Park by Rukiya Colvin 16 November SHARE Facebook Twitter Pinterest Soulardarity has been working to make Highland Park more self-sufficient since DTE repossessed its streetlights in 2011.... Read More →
Detroit says its new climate strategy will empower residents. Activists have questions. by Rukiya Colvin 10 November SHARE Facebook Twitter Pinterest Detroit is rethinking its climate strategy, this time leaving more power to its residents by providing them with tools and funding.... Read More →
Canfield Consortium awarded $50,000 to ‘activate’ alley on Detroit’s east side by Rukiya Colvin 18 October SHARE Facebook Twitter Pinterest Detroit group Canfield Consortium was awarded the $50,000 grant to activate an east side alley with a rain garden, community tool shed and more.... Read More →
Is Detroit’s Community Benefits Ordinance living up to its promise? by Rukiya Colvin 11 October SHARE Facebook Twitter Pinterest Critics say the Detroit Community Benefits Ordinance isn't living up to its promise to give residents a voice in neighborhood development.... Read More →
Getting the lead out of Detroit’s soil by Rukiya Colvin 16 August SHARE Facebook Twitter Pinterest These Detroit groups are working to reduce child lead exposure from contaminated soil.... Read More →
