Neighborhood of tiny homes grows on Detroit's east side

Community helps residents get back on feet

DETROIT – Detroit's demolition program is changing the landscape of the city, leaving large swaths of open land in its wake.

Some of the land is being transformed from vacant to vibrant.

Residents might have spotted a growing group of tiny homes along the Lodge Freeway near the Davison on the city's east side.

The homes are impressive, and so is their story.

Local 4's Tim Pamplin spent the day there and learned about how the vibrant new community is lifting its residents up and getting them back on their feet.

Click here for more information about the tiny homes.

Watch Tim's full story in the video posted above.


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Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports.