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Study links Detroit’s home repair program to housing stability
Low-income homeowners supported by a $1 million grant increased their chances of remaining in their homes long term after completing major repair and safety projects.
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‘Build something that wasn’t there before’
More than 82 percent of Detroit’s homeless families are led by single women. Amy Good, BA ’77/MSW ’80, answered her mentor 30 years ago by co-founding Alternatives for Girls. The Detroit nonprofit helps young women in crisis or at-risk for abuse, human trafficking, and more.
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Wine country goes urban
In 1701, Antoine Cadillac saw promise in the juicy, beautiful grapes lining the Detroit River. It took a while, but Detroit Vineyards has replied to the city’s founder by embracing urban viticulture. Cheers!
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Maker space develops talent, builds community
Young ‘makers’ in Detroit now have a permanent space to design, weld, work with a 3D printer, and more. The Brightmoor Maker Space is a collaboration between the Stamps School and Detroit Community Schools.
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U-M to build $300m center in Detroit
The Detroit Center for Innovation will serve students pursuing advanced degrees in mobility, artificial intelligence, data science, and more. Construction begins in 2021.
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Michigan cities, groups that will bear brunt of climate change effects
Study shows most cities in Michigan will be dealing with harsh consequences of climate change, and vulnerable groups who are disproportionately affected by it will continue to do so now and into the future.
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U-M, Harvard join forces
New partnerships maximize expertise to spur economic mobility in Detroit and mitigate the nation’s opioid crisis.
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All good in the agrihood
Hope for a thriving Detroit springs eternal (along with fresh produce) at the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative.
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Working students see academic benefit
Investment in Detroit youth pays off for students struggling with academics.