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Midtown is the city's cultural hub -- with some of the best galleries and museums. It also boasts a vibrant blend of housing -- historical and new construction, affordable and luxurious, townhouses and lofts. The neighborhood has great restaurants, shops, nightlife, plus Wayne State University and College for Creative Studies.

Midtown Features

DIY in Detroit: Allied Media Conference is this week

Model D staff Tuesday, June 18, 2013

The 15th annual conference is filled with media workshops, panel discussions, talks on art, technology and gentrification. Not to mention after dark activities featuring musical performances by Kyle Hall, Bahamadia and Dez Andrés. We're there.

Growing bike culture a boost to local economy

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, June 11, 2013

As cities continue to become more bike-friendly, new bike-based businesses are springing up to support the movement. These businesses are banking on and promoting a growing interest in cycling, boosting the local economies. Lee Chilcote reports.

Joy & the city: A conversation with Candy Chang

Claire Nelson Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Whether you have been following her projects in New Orleans and other cities for years, or just really like the idea of interactive public art, you won't want to miss Candy Chang's Detroit appearance on June 18. Fangirl Claire Nelson asks the questions.

Mike Kelley's last homecoming

Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, May 14, 2013

International art star Mike Kelley's final work is a gift to Detroit and the region that inspired and informed his career, from Destroy All Monsters in the 1970s to the end of his life in Los Angeles. Requiem by Nicole Rupersburg.

Freshwater Metropolis in words and pictures: More than a concept

Matthew Lewis and Doug Coombe Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Now here's a two-for-one treat for our growing blue/green Detroit infrastructure readership: a springtime feature by project editor Matthew Lewis on rain gardens and an equally springy slideshow by photographer Doug Coombe.

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