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THE SOUTHWEST DETROITER

The Wires That Bind

“If I didn’t have the internet, I wouldn’t have been able to connect to anybody.”
-Linda Curmi, Community Resident

Internet is like water, says Violeta Ramirez in Spanish. “It’s that important.” But three years ago, her tap ran dry. In Southwest Detroit, where high rates of poverty persist, it’s not surprising that residents are struggling to pay for internet.
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Inside Southwest Detroit’s programming and places are made possible through the sharing of time, talents, treasures by our partner artists, neighbors, and sponsors and the generous support of these foundations.

Design+Build: Our Home at 8869 Avis

8869 Avis is a portal for neighbors to the wider world of art and culture. It transformed an empty building and lots into a Plaza and Market space where residents connect with each other socially and artistically. Participatory design instructed decision-making for development and design. Our celebrated arts-led, place-based development was four years from idea to completion.

See the Design+Build Process Here



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