What kept you in Detroit? Longtime residents fill us in.
We spoke with several longtime Detroit residents to get a sampling of what they think about all the changes that have taken place over their lifetimes.
Aaron Mondry's Latest Articles
7 of the most exciting developments to watch in Detroit for 2019
2018 set the table for some massive, transformational developments this year in Detroit. Here are 7 we're particularly excited about.
Milestone reached: 1,000th mortgage recorded in Detroit for 2018
The number of mortgages secured is an important sign for the health of a city's housing market. In Detroit, that number has been steadily rising and reached 1,000 for the first time in many years.
What is ‘true’ community engagement? Exploring the trendiest term in Detroit today
To better understand what true community engagement is, we spoke with Detroit engagement professionals to learn their processes and find out how the city — developers, local government, and even community organizations — can do better by Detroiters.
Q&A: Crimetown senior producer on why the podcast chose to cover Detroit for Season 2
We spoke with Crimetown senior producer Drew Nelles about the podcast, possible solutions to crime and corruption, and what he learned during his time in the city.
Why did you move to Detroit? Transplants fill us in
We interviewed seven people who moved to Detroit from out of state less than three years ago to find out why they moved and what they think of their new home.
Group promoting Detroit art profiles over 100 local artists, releases new book
Essay'd, which is about to release a third volume in its book series, has profiled over 100 Detroit artists. And that's only part of what this group does to promote the city's art.
Two Detroit residents, one lifelong and one new, look to start small-scale neighborhood grocery
Raphael Wright and Megan Burritt founded Neighborhood Grocery, a small-scale grocery with a hyper-local focus, which they hope will create jobs and contribute to community wealth.
Planning Talks: Maurice Cox’s vision for Detroit neighborhoods
For the next few months, Model D will sit down with Maurice Cox, the city of Detroit's Planning Director, to talk about the work of his department. This month, we spoke about the neighborhood planning process.
Equitable development across America: How other cities won community benefits
In Oakland, Milwaukee, and Pittsburgh, proactive community groups and local governments negotiated deals on enormous developments that stipulated a bevy of community benefits.
