NW Goldberg Cares

A new pocket park is reviving childhood favorites—like hopscotch, foursquare, and tetherball—offering both nostalgia for adults and active play for kids in NW Goldberg. NW Goldberg Cares is planning a third-generation pocket park—Retro Play Park—set to breathe new life into a vacant lot with classic childhood games. The 6,175 sq ft site at Marquette will feature four-square […]

From transforming overgrown lots into vibrant parks to creating safe spaces for play, leaders in Detroit are reshaping what it means to invest in community — one parcel at a time. Detroit’s park revival isn’t just coming from city initiatives — it’s being driven by residents and nonprofits who are reclaiming neglected spaces for the

A three-day summer celebration centered around basketball, music, food, and neighborhood pride brings together residents across ages at Curt Jones Park. In July 2024, NW Goldberg Cares hosted the second annual Hoopfest at Curtis Jones Park—a high-energy, three-day community event that combined competitive play with celebration. The festival featured free food trucks, giveaways (including over 100

During the Detroit Red Wings’ Black History Game, NW Goldberg Cares founder Daniel Washington was recognized for his transformational leadership and dedication to neighborhood revitalization in NW Goldberg. On February 24, 2024, the Detroit Red Wings hosted their annual Black History Game at Little Caesars Arena, celebrating the legacy of Black athletes in hockey and

Daniel Washington, founder of NW Goldberg Cares, was celebrated during Black History Month as part of MLB’s Game Changers program for his dedicated revitalization work in NW Goldberg and his impact on Detroit youth. On February 20, 2024, Daniel A. Washington was recognized by MLB as a Game Changers honoree—a spotlight honor celebrating local leaders

The $3 billion Future of Health development led by Henry Ford Health, Tom Gores, the Pistons, and Michigan State University promises to reshape Detroit’s New Center area. But residents are questioning whether the proposed $300 million in tax breaks will deliver real value to the surrounding communities. A coalition including Henry Ford Health, Tom Gores,

Henry Ford Health’s large-scale New Center expansion has energized investor activity in Northwest Goldberg—but some worry the hospital hasn’t done enough redevelopment on adjacent vacant properties. The ongoing multi-billion-dollar expansion of Henry Ford Health in nearby New Center is changing the landscape of Northwest Goldberg. Developer Carlo Liburdi and others have acquired numerous homes in

A new grassroots organization is helping reshape NW Goldberg by welcoming new residents while investing in shared spaces and relationships across communities. Founded in 2023, Mezuzah Detroit is working to create a walkable, equitable Jewish community in the heart of Northwest Goldberg. With a strong focus on inclusivity and local collaboration, the organization has partnered

In Northwest Goldberg, a growing network of mini-parks is transforming vacant lots into vibrant public spaces—and drawing investment, pride, and momentum back into the neighborhood. NW Goldberg Cares recently launched a community-funded campaign to create McGraw Mini Park, part of its broader “20 by ’25” initiative to activate 20 green spaces by the year 2025.

Detroit has seen a measurable reduction in gun violence thanks to a combination of grassroots efforts, neighborhood revitalization, and youth engagement programs. Community organizations, including NW Goldberg Cares, play a critical role in transforming public spaces and fostering safer environments. Read the full 24 Heures article: 👉 Réduction de la violence : 5 solutions que