In Highland Park, a significant development is underway with the installation of solar-powered streetlights. This effort marks a major improvement for neighborhoods that have been without streetlights for years. The city had lost over 1,000 streetlights in 2011 due to a debt issue with DTE.

A partnership between city officials and a local community organization, Soulardarity, has made the installation of 48 new streetlights possible. These lights are being placed on 10 streets, bringing much-needed illumination to the area. Further details on this development can be found in a report by Tiarra Braddock, which provides more information on the project and its impact on the community.