Margarita Barry

THRIFT on the AVE

Getting Thrifty in the D: Detroit's Resale Revolution

This post is the first in a series written in partnership with I Am Young Detroit. I Am Young Detroit is part of I Am Young America, a social enterprise that promotes youth entrepreneurship as a means to combat unemployment and boost economic impact in cities. Their mission is to help revitalize American cities by … Continue Reading →

K880 Emerging City Champions Detroit Fellows

K880 Emerging City Champions: From Toronto to Detroit

This post is part two of a series written by some of Detroit’s Emerging City Champions. To become the Emerging City Champions representing Detroit, young people in the Metro Detroit area presented their ideas for community revitalization in Detroit to judges from 8 80 Cities and The Knight Foundation. Posts will follow the City Champions … Continue Reading →

Detroit, Let's All Be Urban Planners!

This post is the first in a series written by some of Detroit’s Emerging City Champions. To become the Emerging City Champions representing Detroit, young people in the Metro Detroit area presented their ideas for community revitalization in Detroit to judges from 8 80 Cities and The Knight Foundation. Posts will follow the City Champions … Continue Reading →