Economic Development. Physical Development. Organizational Development. And most of all, Human Development. Enlace Chicago focuses on people and their needs not just projects and politics. We were in town to conduct several interviews with Community Development Corporations; to learn about similarities and differences between development in Detroit and Chicago. While there we were treated to a pedestrians-eye-view of the Little Village neighborhood in Chicago by Jaime and Alejandro of Enlace Chicago.
Among other things we checked in on Little Village’s new high school, the future site of Enlace’s Immigration Services Center, several mural projects in collaboration between youth and business owners, housing and businesses, and a soccer tournament in the afterschool program at Farragut, a Chicago Public School.
Can’t wait to play host to our friends from Chicago to show them around the neighborhood and organizations here in southwest Detroit.
February 27th, 2010 | Tags: 26th street, chicago, Community, graffiti | Category: Community, Urban - Landscape | Comments (2)
An overcast day in Cali brought with it a cast of characters bearing gifts. The Rollerz Only Toy Drive featured riders from Southside, Brown Pride, Stylistics, Uniques, and more including Rollerz members from as far as Chicago. When all was said and done and the gifts were collected the cameras started rolling to film Doll-E Girl’s latest video. Enjoy the pics from the day’s events…
January 14th, 2010 | Tags: los angeles, lowriders, toy drive | Category: Event, Lowrider | Comments (1)
A nice drive to the eastern edge of LA county rewarded riders with good weather an early morning toy drive. Goodwill, good company, and fine rides set the tone for this event. Even Mr Cartoon stopped by to show support. Oldie classics lined the lot while leaving plenty of room for the other clean classics from Bomb Heaven, GoodTimes, Thee Untouchables, Chicano Style, Tradition, solo riders, and many others.
January 2nd, 2010 | Tags: los angeles, lowriders, mr cartoon, toy drive | Category: Event, Lowrider | Leave a comment
They’re HERE! The Urban Legends Artists–comprised of Dustin “Volo” Pedder, Tyson Robertson, and Erik Howard– have designed a holiday treat for the lowrider community.
The Lowrider Holiday Greeting Card is a 4X6? folded holiday card with a full-color front and back with “Have A Low and Slow Holiday Season” printed on the inside with plenty of room for your personal messages. Envelopes are included.
The card is available for purchase in packs of 10 for $12.50. Discounts apply for larger orders (50 for $50.00/100 for $75.00). Please add $5.00 for shipping and handling on orders of less than 20.
Orders can be made via PayPal (mrehoward@yahoo.com)
Check out Urban Legends Artists website at: www.ulartists.com
December 5th, 2009 | Tags: lowriders | Category: Announcement | Leave a comment
Leave your car at home! A nice train ride into Toronto dumps you off on Front Street where you can get wherever you need to go by cab, street car, or shoe. Once you get settled in find a place to get your day pass for local transit and you’re off! From Yonge Street to Queen Street West and Kensington Market to Spadina the food, businesses, art, and culture will captivate you. This town is must see… bring a camera. 
October 3rd, 2009 | Category: Destination, Urban - Landscape | Leave a comment
If you’re on Queen Street W in Toronto make sure to set aside some time to take a peek in the alleys behind the shops on the south side of the street. Its worth the extra steps if you enjoy public art.
October 3rd, 2009 | Category: Destination, Urban - Landscape | Leave a comment
Relatives and friends of the family came to celebrate from all over Metro Detroit and even from as far as Chicago. A family atmosphere is what was chosen to commemorate Paris’ 15th birthday. A memorable evening of conversation, food, live entertainment, and dancing children will long live in the stories of all who were able to make it. Thank you to the Campos family for having me document this special event in their lives! Enjoy the preview…
August 22nd, 2009 | Tags: holy redeemer, quinceanera, southwest detroit | Category: Event | Comments (3)
Tulum. A beautiful location about a 2 hour drive south from Cancun in Mexico. The smaller town feel is a fine contrast to the international airport and world class resorts about 125 miles up the road. Its great to be able to enjoy the Carribbean without having to shell out hundreds of dollars a day to seclude yourself from the interior beauties of nature and culture located just outside the resorts. Enjoy the photographs of the people, places, and food of Tulum!
Check back soon… more Tulum pics to come including Mayan Ruins, local towns, and some cenotes!!
August 14th, 2009 | Tags: culture, Destination, mexico | Category: Destination | Comments (3)
While at Playa Azul in Tulum I had the opportunity to spend some of my afternoons with some wonderful couples visiting the hotel. Phillip and Natasha escaped the hustle and bustle of Boston for an escape to the Mayan Riveria. A beautiful couple and paradise backdrop set the stage for a great experience that produced new friends and some fun shots!
August 13th, 2009 | Tags: destination, mexico, playa azul | Category: Destination, Portrait | Leave a comment
While at Playa Azul in Tulum I had the opportunity to spend some of my afternoons with some wonderful couples visiting the hotel. Brett and Kim from Portland were able to enjoy a week away from Portland before their school district called them back to work another 10 month cycle of educating young people. It was great getting to spend some time getting to know them and taking some photographs .
August 13th, 2009 | Tags: Destination, destination, mexico, playa azul, pregnant | Category: Destination, Portrait | Leave a comment
