Patrick Dunn

Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Patrick Dunn is an Ann Arbor-based freelance writer. Follow him on Twitter @patrickdunnhere

Longform Roz Nowosielski picks up trash at Stony Creek Metropark during an Earth Day cleanup event. She walks at the park every day and wanted to help clean it up. Parks and Recreation

Metroparks highlight new and expanded climate initiatives for Earth Day

Patrick DunnTuesday, April 22, 2025
Longform Ronita and Gregory Coleman are redeveloping the Casa Del Rey Apartments building in Pontiac. The project has been supported by Oakland County's new land bank and housing trust fund. Community Development

Land bank, trust fund, and more among Oakland County's innovative solutions to housing crisis

Patrick DunnMonday, January 27, 2025
Longform Children play during a campout at Eliza Howell Park. Community Development

Park equity initiatives have big impacts for Metro Detroiters, from students to elders

Patrick DunnThursday, December 19, 2024
Longform Shepherd House, a new affordable housing development catering to LGBTQ+ seniors in Ferndale. Community Development

How does affordable housing get built in Oakland County?

Patrick DunnMonday, December 9, 2024
Longform Pontiac resident Devon Hollins at HOPE Shelters' adult homeless shelter in Pontiac. Hollins stayed at the shelter while he was experiencing homelessness and he now works there. Community Development

Oakland County is in "denial" about homelessness. What can be done?

Patrick DunnThursday, November 21, 2024
Longform Mary Marsh, Juliana Fulton, and Kenyetta Campbell at Greenview-Wadsworth Park in Detroit. Recent improvements at the park were informed by the city of Detroit's equity metric for parks. Diversity

Metro Detroit parks' equity practices bring park improvements, more culturally competent programs

Patrick DunnTuesday, November 12, 2024
Longform Ronnie Stienke stands outside his apartment in Pontiac. He credits finding housing with helping him to get sober after 32 years of addiction. Community Development

Housing can help solve economic, health, and educational challenges in Oakland County

Patrick DunnThursday, October 31, 2024
Longform A Supplemental Science lesson at John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy in Detroit. Kids and Education

Parks bring free and low-cost nature education to underserved schools in Southeast Michigan

Patrick DunnThursday, October 10, 2024
Longform Dayton, Jamillyah, and Dallas Palmer outside their new home in Pontiac. Community Development

Oakland County's housing affordability problem is growing. How can we solve it?

Patrick DunnMonday, September 23, 2024
Longform People plant trees during a volunteer work day at Palmer Park in Detroit. Healthy Communities

Climate change hits Detroit harder than other cities. Here's how parks are working to change that.

Patrick DunnWednesday, September 18, 2024
Longform A Camp Carpenter participant works on a project with a counselor at Carpenter Park in Detroit. Community Development

Detroit's privately owned parks make a big difference for their neighborhoods

Patrick DunnThursday, August 15, 2024
Longform People play basketball during a Pistons Neighbors program session in Rouge Park. Healthy Communities

How parks help to address health equity in Metro Detroit

Patrick DunnFriday, July 19, 2024
Longform Detroit Parks Coalition staff and members in 2022. Sustainability

Stewardship organizations advance equity in Detroit's parks at a grassroots level

Patrick DunnTuesday, June 11, 2024
Longform Cyclists gear up for a ride with Programs to Educate All Cyclists. Healthy Communities

Adaptive recreation helps people with disabilities enjoy outdoor recreation

Patrick DunnMonday, April 29, 2024
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