Motor City Makeover: Rain, Flowers, and Community Spirit

On Saturday, May 18, 2026, neighbors came together for the Motor City Makeover project with the Morningside Community Organization (MCO) board, bringing energy, teamwork, and plenty of community spirit to a rainy day. The focus was refreshing the flower plantings under our three area signs: the Morningside Gateway at Mack and Alter, Mack at Outer Drive and Audubon, and Harper and Devonshire near the Harper exit. We would like to thank the City of Detroit and the Department of Neighborhoods for their support, clean-up supplies, and flower donations. A huge thank you to the Tool Library in Morningside for the timely drop-off and pick-up of the tools used at each site.

Even with the rainy weather, about 15 volunteers came out to help. Together, we trimmed trees, mowed lawns, collected several bags of trash, and planted flowers. The areas will be maintained by your Morningside neighbors.

Several other projects were also planned by block clubs and other organizations throughout the neighborhood, making this a true community-wide effort.

Thank you to everyone who wanted to participate, even if the weather kept you home, and a special thank you to the volunteers who made it out, ponchos and all.