USGBC Detroit Regional Chapter and Wayne State University are working together to create Detroit's first ever Better Block, which will occur as part of the Detroit Design Festival, in an effort to raise awareness of complete streets, placemaking methods, and the potential for healthy, vibrant neighborhoods in the city. The site will feature food and drinks, work by local artists and artisans, and entertainment and exhibits from nearby venues. This blog will chronicle our progress and execution of the project from start to finish.

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Remember our Better Block friends, Freshwater Railway? Check out what they’re up to and support their awesome work — read on here: http://wearemodeshift.org/node/589. Let’s keep working for a more sustainable Detroit! Live here - work here - play here - and get there with transit!

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Today is the last day of the first-ever North End holiday pop-up! Check it out while you can!

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Vanguard Community Development Corporation is excited to announce their 1st Annual North End Holiday Pop-Up Market on Thursday, December 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday, December 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.


The event will celebrate local vendors and provide opportunities to showcase their goods at 6565 and 6544 Woodward Avenue.


Come support this event in the North End (the neighborhood that also houses our DDF Better Block Site)!


Facebook event/more info here!

Article highlighting Dustin Spagnola's mural on our site

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Check out some photos from Better Block Saturday! Click through for details. More to come soon