What Inspires Us: Three (Detroit Edition)

March 17, 2011

Written by: Sheena Rajan

We are passionate about what we do and draw inspiration from lots of sources. We created this series to share with you what is inspiring our work and our life. This is a special edition dedicated to the great things happening in our beautiful city of Detroit. Enjoy!

Imported from Detroit

An inspiring Chrysler ad; fueling the faith Detroiters have in this city.

Detroit SOUP

A monthly dinner funding micro-grants for creative projects in Detroit.

http://www.detroitsoup.com/

Loveland

Loveland supports buying of land to help build communities and invest in creative project in Detroit. $1 per square inch of land in Detroit gets you into the inchventure and supports entertainment fundraising efforts.

http://makeloveland.com/

Palladium Detroit Lives!

Johnny Knoxville visits the young people of the Motor City that are making it their own DIY paradise where rules are second to passion and creativity.

Eastern Market

Detroit’s Eastern Market is a treasure. Filled with vendors of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, plants and flowers, it is THE gathering place on the weekends for the multicultural community that is Detroit.

http://www.detroiteasternmarket.com/

The Dequindre Cut

The Dequindre Cut trail in Detroit is a non-motorized pathway that cuts through the city. A former train track, theCut has been given a facelift, but still retains its unique graffiti.

http://www.detroitriverfront.org/dequindre/

Grown in Detroit

Grown in Detroit focuses on the urban gardening efforts managed by a public school of 300, mainly African-American, pregnant and parenting teenagers.

http://grownindetroit.filmmij.nl/

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