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LIVE BIG. LIVE PROUD. LIVE6.
TOGETHER WE THRIVE.
J U N E 2 0 2 1
L I V E 6 A L L I A N C E
N E W S L E T T E R
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
WE ARE LIVE6. 2021 Message • P. 2
In The Works • P. 3
Live6 Alliance is HomeBase for four communities
Around Town • P. 4
surrounding the Livernois and McNichols
corridors. Together, we create opportunities for
From Concept to Creation • P. 5
residents, businesses, and investors alike- to
convene, engage, and enrich each other's lives
What's Next? • P. 6
and move our neighborhoods forward.
Together, we thrive! Stay Connected! • P. 7
HERE COMES THE SUN.
Summer is on its way, and I can feel the Detroit energy in the air. Families riding their bikes,
children playing in the park, and Detroiters returning to their roots to enjoy the warmer weather.
Live6 Alliance has stayed true to our mission of improving the quality of life and economic
opportunity in Northwest Detroit.
We launched the One Degree platform in March to assist low-income families in gaining access to
the resources they require to improve their lives and achieve social and economic movements.
Through our thriving partnerships with Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP), Invest Detroit, and the
upcoming Market2Mainstreet program, Live6 supports small businesses and enterprises, real
estate ventures, and clean and safe initiatives.
On June 9th, we will hold our 2nd Virtual Community Meeting , where we will discuss some
exciting topics and share the most recent news from the Livernois/McNichols corridor. The meeting
will be followed by a 30-minute question-and-answer session.
Live6 will share news and information on a regular basis through our quarterly newsletters and
various social media channels. Let us work together to improve the quality of life and economic
prospects in Northwest Detroit.
Many thanks to all of our generous supporters for their belief in our cause and goals. We hope to
see each other again at HomeBase soon. Until then, keep yourself healthy, connected, and
informed.
Dr. Geneva J. Williams
Executive Director, Live6 Alliance
IN THE WORKS!
In response to the pandemic, Live6 Alliance
created “ Livernois Outdoors ,” an initiative
that provided 75 sets of outdoor patio
furniture to seven eateries on the
commercial street known as the “Avenue of
Fashion.” The intention: drive customers to
struggling eateries on the commercial
corridor that had recently undergone
significant streetscaping. The initiative
encourages public life to flourish, while
safely using the brand new 25 foot wide
sidewalks installed as part of the
streetscape project. For 2021, Live6
received funding to give out another round
of patio furniture to small businesses.
Is it time for your business to explore
something new and truly understand
what resonates with your target market?
Welcome to our concept,
Market2Mainstreet . It's an opportunity
for you to take your business into a
temporary space (based on your
industry) that will allow you to increase
sales, customer engagement, and brand
awareness using a cost-effective
solution to build an authentic experience
for your customer base.
Submit your application today!
AROUND TOWN.
Live6 is home to a wide variety of amazing small
businesses. From art to food to fashion, Live6 is the
place to shop locally. Our team successfully
launched the Live6 Alliance Small Business
Directory document to increase visibility for small
businesses.
Our team took additional steps to explore the
Covid-19-related challenges facing small
businesses in the Livernois/McNichols area, with an
emphasis on Black-owned businesses. We take a
data-focused look at solutions, national trends,
and ongoing ways to help. Tour the findings.
#StreetScapeScoop: Construction on McNichols
between Livernois and San Juan are moving
forward. City Representatives will continue to
share updates with Live6 so we can keep the
The project is on
community in the loop.
schedule to begin wrapping up large
construction work towards the end of June .
FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION.
If you are in the neighborhood this month,
you may notice that the building located at
7434 W.McNichols is starting to come back
to life. The development team plans to
begin cleaning out the building and
starting interior demolition. For now, check
out how they envision building out the
interior space later this year. Developers
for the project attended a series of
community meetings during the month of
May to share updates about the project.
The team discussed the new direction of
the project and the timeline for the next
couple of months. Stay connected for
additional updates!
A Black-owned brewery will set up shop in
the West McNichols commercial corridor in
Detroit’s Bagley/Fitzgerald neighborhood,
where a large-scale effort is underway to
revive housing, public space, and
businesses. The brewery will be the anchor
tenant of an 8,000 square foot building at
7400 W. McNichols, a property that’s
undergone extensive renovation after being
empty for decades.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The best way to get involved is to
join! On June 9th, we will hold our
2nd Virtual Community Meeting ,
where we will discuss some exciting
topics and share the most recent
news from the Livernois/McNichols
corridor. The meeting will be
followed by a 30-minute question-
and-answer session.
The Juneteenth Jubilee Stroll is a unique
shopping experience supporting Detroit
Black Businesses along the Livernois Avenue
of Fashion. Each participating business will
provide a discount or tangible benefit for
registered shoppers. The stroll will also
include a live podcast, health and wellness
resources, raffles, and more!
Check-in will take place at the Best Artist
Management to pick up your map of
participating businesses, swag bags, and
event materials. Proceeds and support from
this event will benefit the Juneteenth Jubilee
Detroit educational initiatives and Black-
owned partner organizations.
STAY CONNECTED!
At the center of Live6 Alliance’s place-based
investment strategy is Detroit’s Livernois and
McNichols (6 Mile) commercial corridors. These
corridors have long served as a vital backbone
for the City, hosting a mix of shopping,
employers, housing, and institutional activities,
while connecting people and neighborhoods.
The area is defined by some of Detroit’s
greatest assets — the Detroit Golf Club and
Palmer Park offer world-class open spaces, the
historic Avenue of Fashion hosts businesses built
on long-legacy arts and culture, and strong and
stable neighborhoods offer a diverse mix of
housing that Detroit families have called home
for decades.
For additional information visit:
live6detroit.org/contact @live6alliance
@live6alliance
@live6alliance
Bagley. Fitzgerald. University District. Martin Park.
7426 W. McNichols | Info@live6detroit.org
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