Write a House is a non-profit initiative that is taking over abandoned homes across the city of Detroit to offer them to writers. Although this could be construed as a sort of bribe for creative residency, the state of the American city as well as the homes suggest otherwise. A lot of work has to be done to these homes, yet once renovated, they serve an admirable purpose.
Founded by two friends, a novelist and an editor, who wanted to foster the literary scene in Detroit, Write a House is currently raising funds on Indiegogo to fix up on the first house. Working in collaboration with Young Detroit Builders, an organization that trains youth in basic building skills, Write a House is one step closer to revitalizing the city.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Abandoned Home Revival
- This trend highlights the opportunity to repurpose abandoned homes for creative and community-focused initiatives.
- Creative Residency Programs
- The increasing popularity of initiatives like Write a House presents opportunities for organizations to offer creative residencies to artists, writers, and other creatives.
- Collaborative Initiatives
- The collaboration between Write a House and Young Detroit Builders showcases the power of partnerships in revitalizing communities and promoting youth skills development.
Where This Applies
- Real Estate
- The real estate industry can explore opportunities in repurposing and renovating abandoned properties, creating value for both communities and investors.
- Arts and Culture
- The arts and culture sector can leverage the concept of creative residency programs to attract and support emerging artists, writers, and creatives, fostering a vibrant creative ecosystem.
- Youth Development
- Organizations focused on youth development and vocational training, like Young Detroit Builders, can explore partnerships with similar initiatives to provide practical skills training while contributing to community revitalization.
