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ENLACE CHICAGO – LA VILLITA, CHICAGO

erikhoward — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:57:48 +0000

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.

FACES AND PLACES–TORONTO, ONTARIO

erikhoward — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:23:04 +0000

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.

QUEEN STREET WEST–TORONTO, ONTARIO

erikhoward — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:38:34 +0000

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.

AFTERNOON IN CORKTOWN

erikhoward — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:41:54 +0000

In an effort to better document the different parts of the neighborhood I spent a couple hours in Corktown in southwest Detroit a couple weeks back. The vintage storefronts and energy in the architecture and community in general makes a great subject. Enjoy the pics.

MICHIGAN AVENUE BIKE RIDE

erikhoward — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:05:28 +0000

While riding between the mechanic’s garage and my house I was able to snap some pictures along Michigan Avenue.

SOUTHWEST DETROIT TO WYANDOTTE AND BACK

erikhoward — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:40:27 +0000

The time off of work has given me the LONG overdue opportunity to explore my community by foot (and pedal). Inspired by an article written in ModelD (http://www.modeldmedia.com/features/motorlesscity15708.aspx ) about a guy who ditched his car for one month in Detroit to use public transportation, I decided to try my luck getting between communities by bike and bus. And of course I had to take a camera with me.

The public transportation here in Detroit has a sub-standard reputation at best. Part of the ploy to keep everyone in Detroit on their own wheels and contributing to the local economy (cars) I’m sure. But the article said that while it IS quirky, with some know-how (and some luck) its doable. My experience was about a 7 out of 10 as I had to ride for 4 miles to a stop that was going where I needed to be. But it was on time. I will definitely do it again. Here’s some pictures from my adventure.