When you think of a front porch, you may think of it as a main entrance to the home. For many people, it is a direct or indirect way to socialize. Front porch sitting is a staple for most urban areas in the U.S., such as Detroit. It contributes to the atmosphere of the neighborhood. …
What does equitable and sustainable development in Detroit look like? . What does it look like IF “all people in every neighborhood in the city of Detroit live, work, and engage in healthy, thriving, sustainable and inclusive communities” is our vision? A few of my colleagues and I visited New York City (NYC) …
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Islandview Housing: Gentrification and Displacement A Real Threat Real estate sales are increasing and so are prices in Islandview! Detroit Public TV’s One Detroit Islandview Housing clip is an example of the many real estate development projects under way. These investments are stimulating increased home values and rental fees of >50%, while the Detroit Economic …
The government isn’t providing enough affordable housing and for-profit builders won’t keep rents low. America has a serious affordable housing problem. Since 2001, rents in constant dollars have risen by 32 percent while wages have stagnated. As a result, roughly one in four renter households spend more than half their monthly income on rent. For …
