Grand River–Saint Marys is a Northwest Detroit neighborhood that came into existence during Detroit’s automative boom period between the 1930s and 1950s, a time when Grand River Avenue became one of the city’s busiest commercial hubs. Located in the 48227 ZIP code, Grand River-Saint Marys offers affordable housing close to all the main arteries of […]

Evergreen-Outer Drive is the kind of living community defined by generational continuity – a calm, well-kept corner of northwest Detroit located within Wayne County’s 48219 ZIP code.  Situated between Evergreen Road and Detroit’s historic Outer Drive corridor, Evergreen-Outer Drive manages to fuse mid-twentieth century residential charm with big city convenience thanks to its location along […]

Hubbell-Puritan is a northwest side Detroit neighborhood located within Wayne County’s 48235 ZIP code that stands as a model of the city’s enduring values: hard work, creativity, always looking out for your community, and taking pride in where you call home. With its charming brick homes, mature tree-lined streets, and generations of homeowner stability, it’s […]

Detroit’s Hubbell-Lyndon is a prime example of the city’s resilient nature: hardworking, grounded in its unique past, and hopeful.  Unlike many Detroit communities, its strength lies not in its ability to reinvent itself, but in its perseverance in the face of systematic challenges and economic downfalls. Located within Wayne County’s 48227 ZIP code, Hubbell-Lyndon is […]

Holcomb Community may not be leading the charge in Detroit’s transformation, but it’s one of its most quietly consistent and enduring communities all the same. Located within Wayne County’s 48219 ZIP code, Holcomb Community is a small but tight-knit neighborhood backed by modest charm, civic pride, and deep neighborhood bonds. It’s a place defined by […]

Detroit’s Grandmont #1 is a perfect embodiment of its finest qualities: endurance through times of struggle, creative renewal, and everyday pride.  Located within Wayne County’s 48223 ZIP code, Grandmont #1 is a charming residential enclave that forms part of the trio known as “Grandmont–Rosedale,” which also includes nearby Rosedale Park, North Rosedale, and Minock Park. […]

Nearly a century after its founding, Grandmont continues to stand tall as a model of Detroit’s very best traits: self-reliance, resident pride, and endurance under pressure. Located in northwest Detroit within Wayne County’s 48227 ZIP code, Grandmont is best known for its strong roots and neighborly values, which can keep the community thriving generation after […]

Crary–St. Marys is a District 1 suburb that stands as a place of endurance in the face of struggle: Blight, vacancy, lack of investment, aging infrastructure…residents here have seen it all, and yet, most refuse to flee, instead standing strong and doing their part in fighting back through block clubs, beautification projects, and neighborhood watch […]

Evergreen–Lahser may not attract the same degree of attention as some District 1 living communities, but it embodies quiet resilience all the same, standing strong in the face of vacancy, aging infrastructure, and a lack of city resources.  With its solid homes, lush green corridors, active block clubs, and loyal homeowners, it stands as one […]

O’Hair Park, named after the busy park that shares its name, traces its roots back to the 1940s and 1950s when Detroit’s automobile boom and expansion into the west brought an increased need for residential subdivisions for the city’s growing workforce and middle-class population.  Today, it stands as a beloved residential suburb known for its […]

Eliza Howell is a scenic suburb located in northwest Detroit within Wayne County’s 48223 ZIP code.  It takes its name from one of the city’s most beloved parks, Eliza Howell Park, and is known for its affordable homes, wildlife, abundant green space, and slower pace of life. The neighborhood got its start in the 1940s […]

Cadillac Community is the kind of eastside Detroit neighborhood where people still converse in each other’s front lawns after church, barbecue together on weekends, and shovel each other’s driveways in the winter. Situated near Gratiot Avenue, Conner Street, and East Warren, Cadillac Community is a historic living community with a name that brings to mind […]

Developed in the mid-20th century as part of Detroit’s efforts to provide housing for postwar families and employees of the city’s many factories during the automotive boom, Castle Rouge sits on the far northwest boundary of Wayne County’s 48223 ZIP code. Taking its name from its defining landmark (Detroit’s Rouge River), it’s an area best […]

Brightmoor is a Northwest side Detroit neighborhood unlike few others in the city. Although it continues to battle blight, infrastructure decay and a lack of investment, its path forward is unmistakably positive thanks to its devoted residents. Unlike in years prior, Brightmoor in 2025 is a place known for its arts scene, expanding green initiatives, […]

Berg-Lahser is a 48219 ZIP code neighborhood situated between Berg and Lahser Roads, offering a quieter way of life that is still central to Detroit’s many shopping and entertainment districts.  Although the area has faced its struggles since the city’s recession period (i.e., vacancies, aging infrastructure, lack of city services), its homeowner stability and strong […]