In Detroit, food entrepreneurs have come together via an organization called FoodLab Detroit to share resources, experiences, and ideas in hopes of making new models of business more sustainable and just. Read more »
Veronika Scott’s Detroit Empowerment project has the dual purpose of making warm coats for the homeless population, while also helping to train and employ them. Read more »
Part of being from Detroit is telling people you are from Detroit. The second, and not-so-fun, part is watching the reaction of people after you tell them you are from Detroit. Read more »
Alyssa and Matt were in search of an alternative to the get-a-job and throw your dreams away path. After moving to Detroit, they found both freedom and security through Airbnb by becoming self-employed inn keepers with a bike shop and urban farm in tow. Read more »
Mira Luna, Shareable's newly hired Organizing Director, is in Detroit where on day one of her trip she found a thriving maker space in a church basement. Read more »
Young out-of-towners are streaming into Detroit to test new ideas and launch DIY revitalization initiatives. But locals have been doing that for years. Read more »
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