David Sands
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Detroit, MI, United States
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Resilient Neighborhoods: New NW Detroit nonprofit director excited to focus on 'home turf'
This Detroit nonprofit's new director is interested in expanding existing programming, 'rightsizing' zoning for his community. → Read More
Bringing education and enrichment to Southwest Detroit youth
When she was 12 years old, Alejandra Gomez, started participating in afterschool activities in Southwest Detroit at United Neighborhood Initiatives. Today she leads afterschool and out-of-school programming for the agency, bringing creativity, heart → Read More
Resilient Neighborhoods: Green infrastructure would address parking, drainage issues on Grand River
Plans for a new green parking lot on Grand River continue, despite unforeseen challenges. → Read More
Resilient Neighborhoods: East Side nonprofit seeks to highlight businesses hurt by streetscaping
Businesses along an East Side corridor have been hit hard by a streetscape project intended to help them over the long-term. Here's what a local nonprofit is doing to help. → Read More
Resilient Neighborhoods: Citizen photographers highlight safety-related issues on city's East Side
An East Side nonprofit has partnered with U of M on an innovative community engagement that turns regular citizens into research photographers to explore issues of safety and surveillance in their neighborhoods. → Read More
Black Detroit developers reveal secrets to successfully scaling up operations
Newer developers often face many obstacles as they step up to bigger projects. Here's a look at some local developers who have made the leap and the lessons they've learned. → Read More
Resilient Neighborhoods: This novel program is teaching SW Detroit youth garden-to-table food skills
UNI's Southwest Food Cultivators program is giving local teens an understanding of food that starts with a seed and ends on a plate. → Read More
Resilient Neighborhoods: Rev. Larry Simmons talks gardening and community-building in Brightmoor
The director of the Brightmoor Alliance talks about how youthful enthusiasm created a valuable source of fresh fruits and vegetables for local residents. → Read More
Resilient Neighborhoods: These 3 Detroit nonprofits are offering fun summer activities for kids
Arts and crafts, sports, science, literacy, games, and other activities are just waiting to be experienced at these Detroit summer youth programs. → Read More
Resilient Neighborhoods: Angie Gaabo speaks on efforts to preserve diverse housing in Woodbridge
Woodbridge Neighborhood Development has made preserving and promoting diverse housing a priority. Here's why. → Read More
Resilient Neighborhoods: Lisa Johanon on finding success in business development
Lisa Johanon opens up about the Central Detroit Christian nonprofit's business efforts, which include City Soup and the Peaches & Greens market. → Read More
Resilient Neighborhoods: Debbie Fisher of HVR talks sustainability, innovation in NW Detroit
The director of a northwest Detroit community development nonprofit talks about integrating cutting-edge green and sustainable technology into its development work. → Read More
Resilient Neighborhoods: How 3 nonprofits are working to keep East Side Detroiters in their homes
An innovative home stabilization program is dedicated to helping long-time Detroiters stay in their neighborhoods. → Read More
Resilient Neighborhoods: Delray earth upheaval incident raises concerns for SW Detroit neighborhood
An unusual geological event in Southwest Detroit mobilized community residents and stakeholders to demand action and answers. Now the findings of a city investigation have been released. But what does that mean for the neighborhood? → Read More
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis is helping Detroit businesses grow with an innovative grant
This unique grant is aimed at elevating established local businesses to the next level. Here's what it's been doing in Detroit. → Read More
What impact are minority developers having on Detroit's skyline?
Four Detroit developers share their perspectives on minority development in the Motor City. → Read More
Resilient Neighborhoods: This East Side nonprofit has embraced an innovative heart health program
This Detroit nonprofit is the first group in the state to pilot a new heart health self-monitoring program. → Read More
These 3 Black-led development efforts are putting community front and center in Detroit
Placemaking and communty-oriented development can take a lot of different forms. Here are three minority-led Detroit development efforts that are putting community up front in their work. → Read More
Resilient Neighborhoods: East Side nonprofit doubles down on mission, despite pandemic challenges
In a little over a decade, a small faith-based nonprofit has grown into a charitable powerhouse on Detroit's East Side. Now it's navigating the pandemic while remaining focused on core principles. → Read More
Climate resilience hubs finding a foothold on Detroit's East Side, helping residents face disasters
This story is a joint collaboration between Metromode and Planet Detroit. The torrential rains that hit Southeast Michigan this summer really turned life upside down for Detroiter Delores "Misty" Davis. Davis, who works in the entertainment industry, lives with three relatives in a two-story house located in the East Side's McDougall-Hunt neighborhood. In late June, their home flooded due to a… → Read More