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Black to the Land Coalition connects Detroit’s BIPOC communities with the outdoorsBlack to the Land Coalition connects Detroit’s BIPOC communities with the outdoors

Black to the Land Coalition connects Detroit’s BIPOC communities with the outdoors

Formed in 2020, the Black to the Land Coalition is a Detroit group "of Black, Indigenous and People of Color…

4 years ago
Big changes are in the works at Belle Isle, Detroit’s favorite parkBig changes are in the works at Belle Isle, Detroit’s favorite park

Big changes are in the works at Belle Isle, Detroit’s favorite park

From a world-class garden to habitat restoration, millions of dollars are being put into upgrades at Belle Isle in Detroit.

4 years ago
How Detroiters are reimagining public space, one garden, streetlight and patio at a timeHow Detroiters are reimagining public space, one garden, streetlight and patio at a time

How Detroiters are reimagining public space, one garden, streetlight and patio at a time

Filling in the gap between what residents deserve and what the city provides is something of a Detroit tradition, for…

4 years ago
Belle Isle crowds raise questions about closing the park, but Detroiters need open spaces more than everBelle Isle crowds raise questions about closing the park, but Detroiters need open spaces more than ever

Belle Isle crowds raise questions about closing the park, but Detroiters need open spaces more than ever

The island is more than a favorite recreation spot -- it's one of the most important Black public spaces in…

5 years ago
A rehab project on Detroit’s Belle Isle last year was supposed to be a win for wildlife and visitors — instead, the park is still floodingA rehab project on Detroit’s Belle Isle last year was supposed to be a win for wildlife and visitors — instead, the park is still flooding

A rehab project on Detroit’s Belle Isle last year was supposed to be a win for wildlife and visitors — instead, the park is still flooding

Planners hoped the project could be a win for both park visitors and wildlife. Instead, much of the island has…

5 years ago
Rouge Park, Detroit’s biggest urban green, deserves more loveRouge Park, Detroit’s biggest urban green, deserves more love

Rouge Park, Detroit’s biggest urban green, deserves more love

By Detour Neighborhood Ambassador Frank Nemecek   Warrendale is a familiar name to most folks in the Detroit. The neighborhood…

6 years ago