The historic Garland Street neighborhood in Detroit is receiving a major investment aimed at transforming the area around Dr. Ossian Sweet Memorial Park into a revitalized community.
The city has invested $1 million American Rescue Fund Act dollars to renovate two homes directly across the street from the historic home of Dr. Ossian Sweet. The restoration project by the Housing and Revitalization Department’s Bridging Neighborhoods team has completed rehabilitation of two vacant homes, with renovations of another two homes on the street expected to be completed in 2026.
Watch Christiana Ford’s video report below:
Renovated homes on Detroit’s historic Garland Street up for sale, honor Dr. Ossian Sweet’s legacy
They say it represents part of a broader effort to honor Sweet’s legacy while bringing new life to the East Village neighborhood…