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Can small ideas add up to big change for cities? 13 projects that prove they can (VIDEO)
Claire Nelson & John Notarianni
Monday, September 15, 2014
Urban revitalization is not built on stadiums and skyscrapers alone. Vibrant cities begin with passionate people working on the ground, doing the creative heavy lifting to make their communities better. Leading up to
Urban Innovation Exchange
Sept. 24-26 in Detroit, we take a look at 13 small projects with big potential.
One Detroit, One World: Re-imagining Detroit Through Diversity and Inclusion
Raquel Castaneda- Lopez
Friday, April 25, 2014
Detroit is a city of division: blacks vs. whites, downtown vs. neighborhoods, immigrants vs. Detroiters. It is exactly these dichotomous relationships that draw people to the city from around the world to join us in our journey of growth and redefinition. How do we move beyond these divisions to become a more inclusive and diverse, global city?
All together now: Diving deeper into Model D discussion on race
Matthew Lewis
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Race relations top the list of issues that need absolute real talk. There are many who believe Detroit can be a leader in building cooperation and harmony as we rebuild the city. Matthew Lewis reports from a room filled with plenty of believers.
Urban Exchange: Trading Ideas with Toronto
Claire Nelson
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Model D's Claire Nelson and Hopscotch Detroit social innovator Ajooni Sethi go north to share the power of play as a tool for civic engagement with our Canadian comrades at Yonge St. Sounds like some serious fun was had in the Queen City.
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UIX: Portraits of Detroit Innovation
Doug Coombe
Monday, September 15, 2014
For the last 3 years, UIX has been documenting the growing movement of artists, makers, entrepreneurs and innovators leading creative neighborhood transformation in Detroit. In this look back, photographer Doug Coombe shares some of the people, projects & places he has captured along the way. Want the full experience? Join us at #UIXDET Sept 24-26, 2014 in Detroit. Music: "Baptism" by Passalacqua, off their new album
CHURCH
.
VIDEO: Stories from the new economy: ACCESS Growth Center
New Economy Initiative
Friday, May 23, 2014
ACCESS Growth Center assists immigrant entrepreneurs in making Metro Detroit more than a place of residence -- but rather a place they can call home.
VIDEO: Erik Howard
DETROIT LIVES!
Monday, April 01, 2013
Erik Howard
is the co-founder of
Young Nation
, a non-profit organization that promotes holistic development of youth in urban settings through building relationships, community education, and passion-driven projects. See him and several other UIX innovators on Friday, April 12 starting at 5:30 p.m. at MoCAD as
UIX celebrates our one-year anniversary with a special UIX+ArtXDetroit discussion on placemaking
.
Video by
DETROIT LIVES!
for
Detroit Creative Corridor Center
.
VIDEO: Soh Suzuki
DETROIT LIVES!
Thursday, August 23, 2012
How do you promote a greater understanding of Detroit's shared history and empower the next generation of changemakers? Soh Suzuki of Detroit Asian Youth (DAY) Project shares his work to engage young people through community projects. Video by
DETROIT LIVES!
VIDEO: Jordi Carbonell
DETROIT LIVES!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
For the residents of Southwest Detroit, Cafe Con Leche is more than a coffee shop. Owner Jordi Carbonell shares how his neighborhood business plays a vital role in bringing people together. Video by
DETROIT LIVES!
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