Though I’m still working through my project, it has challenged me very much so, but most importantly, it enhanced the way I look at the world. Learning about taxes has allowed me to understand how our society works, and who it works for. My project addresses many issues, but it highlights the matter of financial […]
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One thing about the DCERP Program that stands out to me is its location: the University of Michigan Detroit Center. It sits right on Woodward Ave, which is a street that holds much history. Due to the timing of our DCERP meetings (5:30), we get to see the busy street in action. This is the
This week at my site has been strictly focused on finalizing my project so I can present it next Wednesday. I believe that this project has brought me as close to the heart of the work my organization is doing as possible (for someone who’ll only be in the district for nine weeks). While creating
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Asalam Alaikum! Last week I was scrambling for power, specifically electricity. In our planning of a community movie night in a newly acquired parcel of land, it was smooth sailing until the day of, when our hopeful power source flat out told me “no” over the door receiver when asking if we could use one
Last week when we went to Belle Isle the Learning Group gave a presentation on the James Scott Memorial Fountain. I found it very interesting that James Scott was a man with a horrible reputation yet he had a fountain and a statue dedicated to his memory. Since he had no family or friends to
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Our trip to Belle Isle this past weekend was nice. I hadn’t yet been out to the island and going as a group was probably the best way to do it. The standout feature for me was the architecture of the aquarium, a building once again designed by Albert Kahn. His stated intent with the
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As someone who is passionate about urban spaces, having an opportunity to explore Detroit has been wonderful. The DDP staff is full of people passionate about the shape of the city and how the cityscape has changed over time. It’s not uncommon for walks to include impromptu history lessons on why buildings are the way
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The Parks team at DDP is an excellent example of a team with diverse skills and backgrounds and how valuable that is. I figured this post might be an opportunity to highlight some of the skills that I hope to incorporate into my own professional life. Unfortunately, I have since learned that they read these
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I have learned while working with this nonprofit, specifically since it is associated with political/legal issues, that the level of activity fluctuates constantly. Some weeks we are busier and it feels like I have so much to do while for others it feels like there is barely anything for me to do. I think the
This past week brought very mixed feelings. I’ve been working on content for the HVR website’s Health Wisdom section, where we will post comprehensible information on health conditions present within the community in order to increase residents’ awareness and knowledge of these conditions. I’ve been working on this project with a great, hard-working doctor who
