The Marygrove Community Association (MCA) is a vibrant and impactful Detroit-based non-profit organization situated in the heart of the Fitzgerald neighborhood.

As a cornerstone of community development, MCA brings together more than 700 diverse households, businesses, houses of worship, and four educational institutions. Upholding the spirit of unity and collective action, MCA is a voluntary neighborhood association committed to driving positive change within our shared community.

Through relentless advocacy, proactive outreach, and innovative programming, MCA works tirelessly to uplift the lives of residents, enhance the quality of services, and foster a sense of belonging for all stakeholders.

We are organized within the following boundaries: W. McNichols (N), Puritan (S), Greenlawn (E), and Wyoming (W).

This on-the-ground study of one square mile in Detroit was written in collaboration with neighborhood residents, many of whom were involved with the famous Detroit Geographical Expedition and Institute. Fitzgerald, at its core, is dedicated to understanding global phenomena through the intensive study of a small, local place.

Partners and funders

  • Detroit Collaborative Design Center
  • Mary Grove Conservancy logo with green text and design element on a white background.
  • Garden for Wildlife
  • Logo for Strategic Community Partners with an arrow design and text in black and teal.
  • Logo of the Department of Transportation featuring a black highway sign with the phrase "The DTE" in white and blue letters.
  • Logo with a silhouette of Detroit skyline and the sun with rays, containing the text "Detroit Means Business".
  • Logo of Detroit Economic Growth Corporation featuring a stylized leaf and the acronym DEGC, with the full name written below.
  • Logo of Wayne County, Michigan with the text 'Charter County of Wayne Michigan'
  • Gilbert Family Foundation logo with a stylized letter G to the left of the text.
  • Huntington logo with a green hexagon abstract design above the word "Huntington" in gray text.
  • University of Michigan logo with text: "University of Michigan School of Education 1 Childhood, Equity & Problem Solving for the Public Good".