September 12, 2016

As we have done for the past few years, we spent an entire week (August 1-6, 2016) in Detroit—specifically in the Denby area—to help, pro bono, the non-profit Life Remodeled with executing their planned “remodeling” of the surrounding neighborhood. We were responsible for the design and production of promotional brochures and flyers, signage, banners, t-shirt graphics, social media channel graphics, web site updates, capturing the project photographically, and filming interviews of volunteers ( for the “Super Service Challenge” ). Most of the graphic work was done before the ‘build week’, and most of the the photography and filming was done during the week-long ‘campaign’.

Here’s a list of the project’s major accomplishments:
– Built a new park, adjacent to Denby High School
(Performance pavilion; Basketball courts; Volleyball courts; Pickleball court; Putting green; Horseshoes; Garden beds; Amenities; Landscaping)
– 362 Vacant Houses Boarded Up
– 303 Blocks of Blight Removal
– 80 Student Houses Repaired/Remodeled
– Art Mural on Community Recreation Center Building
– 125 Planter Boxes along “Safe Routes” to Schools

This was an unbelievable effort performed by over 10,700 volunteers—in just 6 days—and has been valued at over $5M!

The following are selected photos that represent the over 4,800 photos (click here to view) we, and a team of photographers, took to capture all of the activities during the ‘build week’:

SKINNER PARK (Before/After)

 

SKINNER PARK PAVILION

 

SKINNER PARK AMENITIES

 

VACANT HOUSE BOARD UPS (362 HOUSES)

 

REMOVAL OF ‘BLIGHT’ (303 CITY BLOCKS)

 

STUDENT HOUSES REMODELED (80)

 

ART MURAL AT RECREATION CENTER

 

“SAFE ROUTE” PLANTERS (125)

 

DESIGN SERVICES
The following are examples of the graphic design work we provided:

 

The following links are for more information about the Denby project in Detroit, Michigan:
PHOTOS
VOLUNTEER INTERVIEW VIDEOS
MEDIA COVERAGE
FACEBOOK PAGE

Here’s a few videos about what was accomplished in the Denby neighborhood in 2016:

 

If you are also interested in more information, or supporting, this great non-profit, contact Mark Besh at Visual Impact Systems (248-548-7000), or click the link below to be taken to Life Remodeled’s website.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT LIFE REMODELED

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