Building Blocks Community Initiative

03/25/2026

01/04/2026

Rossiter Greens is an innovative community space designed to cultivate unity, lifelong learning, and intergenerational connection through gardening, wellness, and collaborative activities. Rooted in the heart of our neighborhood, this initiative transforms an underutilized outdoor area into a thriving hub of growth where nature, knowledge, and neighbors flourish side by side.

What’s the vision for the space?

We believe that strong communities are built when people of all ages have opportunities to connect, learn, and thrive together. Our vision is to create a shared space where seniors can pass down wisdom, youth can bring energy and innovation, and families can grow closer through meaningful experiences that blend education, wellness, and play.

Want to be apart of the redevelopment of the space?

Building Blocks Community Initiative is working to build unity one block at a time. In honor of our mission we are allowing you to leave your mark. By purchasing a brick you are showing your support for Building Blocks Community Initiative as well as leaving a personalized brick that will be installed on the grounds of Rossiter Greens. Your personalized brick can be a memorization brick or a brick promoting your business/organization.

https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/bbci

12/30/2025

Do you live, work, or spend time in Denby, Moross-Morang, Yorkshire Woods, or Outer Drive-Hayes? The City of Detroit Planning & Development Department (PDD) invites you to Community Meeting #2 for the Denby/Whittier Neighborhood Framework Plan. The purpose of this meeting is to workshop early recommendations for the Denby/Whittier neighborhoods,
Date: Thursday, January 22
Time: 5-8 PM
Location: Heilmann Recreation Center – 19601 Brock Ave, Detroit, MI
RSVP: bit.ly/dw-rsvp
Got Questions? Email: [email protected]
Call: 313-224-1295
Visit: detroitmi.gov/denbywhittier

10/20/2025

2025 Rock The Block sounds by DJ Des and DJ JT
Supported by Rossiter Growth Block Club
Vendors:
Karmanos
Yorkshire Woods Community Organization
Detroit Health Department

10/20/2025

Introducing Rossiter Greens ………

🌿 Rossiter Greens: Growing Together 🌿

Rossiter Greens is a vibrant community space designed to connect generations through gardening, wellness, and play. Here, neighbors of all ages come together to plant, learn, and build lasting bonds.

From hands-on gardening to outdoor games that spark communication and health and wellness activities, every gathering at Rossiter Greens strengthens community unity and belonging.

✨ Plant. Play. Connect. Thrive. ✨

11/09/2024

In our efforts to continue to educate and uplift we are transforming Rossiter Greens into an Outdoor African Museum. Please show your support by helping us purchase items to bring this to life.

We would also like to display large pictures of important figures throughout the land. If you know of anyone able to aid with this do not hesitate to contact me.

10/25/2024

Please Join Us November 2nd to learn all things about Block Club formation

10/22/2024