Planet Detroit’s neighborhood reporters are residents who report on the health and climate issues they see happening in the neighborhoods they live in.
Ecorse aims to increase its outdoor recreation offerings
Residents are excited about a possible new splash pad, but some have misgivings about the city’s ability to follow through.
Detroit’s Boston-Edison homeowners balance historic restoration and energy efficiency
The tradeoff between architectural detail and energy efficiency is a common one for owners of historic homes.
Communities LEAP program aims to wean Highland Park off fossil fuels
Many Highland Park residents own houses that may be over one hundred years old and are often very energy-inefficient, so it’s very expensive to heat and run electricity.