Rukiya Colvin

The Joe Louis Greenway could transform Detroit. What about the neighborhoods around it?

Midwest Detroit residents hope the Joe Louis Greenway will catalyze positive changes that stretch beyond the path’s boundaries and onto…

2 years ago

Soulardarity lays out vision for 100% clean energy in Highland Park

Soulardarity has been working to make Highland Park more self-sufficient since DTE repossessed its streetlights in 2011.

2 years ago

Detroit says its new climate strategy will empower residents. Activists have questions.

Detroit is rethinking its climate strategy, this time leaving more power to its residents by providing them with tools and…

2 years ago

Canfield Consortium awarded $50,000 to ‘activate’ alley on Detroit’s east side

Detroit group Canfield Consortium was awarded the $50,000 grant to activate an east side alley with a rain garden, community…

3 years ago

Is Detroit’s Community Benefits Ordinance living up to its promise?

Critics say the Detroit Community Benefits Ordinance isn't living up to its promise to give residents a voice in neighborhood…

3 years ago

Getting the lead out of Detroit’s soil

These Detroit groups are working to reduce child lead exposure from contaminated soil.

3 years ago