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The Power of the Commons
The Power of the Commons

In 2016, a diverse network of city governments, nonprofits, community groups and national foundations committed to an ambitious…
Civic Commons Learning Journey: Detroit

Co-hosted by City Institute and the Detroit Civic Commons team, this Civic Commons Learning Journey explored public spaces…
Detroit’s Fitzgerald Revitalization Project rolls forward — with some bumps along the way

“Our neighbors are great, we hang out with them on their porches and at community events put on…
University of Detroit Mercy​’s Dan Pitera and the Three Questions That Drive His Career

“We have to continue to work toward a cultural understanding that well-designed spaces are not just for some…
Explore the new murals and mosaics livening up Live6

Second Wave Michigan captures new murals and mosaics in Detroit’s Livernois-Six Mile district that are bringing joy and beauty to…
Fitzgerald resident hula hoops for fitness, bringing the community along with her

“While bringing hula hoops to kids in a park may seem like a small thing, Watson sees the…
How Detroit is reimagining public spaces in the city’s neighborhoods

Stateside on Michigan Radio looks at work to reimagine public spaces in Detroit’s Fitzgerald neighborhood through this exit interview with…
New Detroit businesses help to further revitalize McNichols in Live6 corridor

After suffering from decades of disinvestment and vacancy, Model D covers the many new businesses that are springing…
Top city planning job in Chicago will go to celebrated Detroit development director

“In Detroit, Cox is known for leading the city’s initiative for ’20-minute neighborhoods’ which means residents have everyday…
$16.8 million apartment complex planned for Banglatown as Detroit seeks more neighborhood redevelopment

“The city aims to leverage the neighborhood’s green space and dozens of restaurants, retail stores and art galleries…