Featured Stories

Driving urban vibrancy forward

Nina Ignaczak Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The first step in creating a Regional Transit Authority for metro Detroit is done. Now the work begins to create a shared vision and a comprehensive plan to make it all happen. Nina Ignaczak talks to the people already rolling up their sleeves.

Detroit, Transit

Say yes, Michigan: Marriage equality now

Matthew Piper Tuesday, May 21, 2013

While it's becoming clear that support for same-sex marriage is increasing, with Rhode Island, Delaware and Minnesota recently joining nine other states in making it legal, Michigan still has some work to do, says Matthew Piper.

Building Communities, Detroit, LGBT

UIX TV: Khalil Ligon and LEAP

DETROIT LIVES! Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Khalil Ligon is project manager for the Lower Eastside Action Plan, a grassroots community organization that seeks to address land use issues and development planning in that Detroit neighborhood. DETROIT LIVES! provides the lights, camera, action.

Detroit, Social innovation, Video

East Side

Michigan hosts the architectural & industrial design event of the year

Brian Conway, Michigan State Historic Preservation Officer Tuesday, May 21, 2013

State Historic Preservation Office launches blockbuster show June 14 at Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills.

MSHDA Advertorial

Rainwater man of Southwest Detroit

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Meet Jeff Klein, whose business, Detroit Farm and Garden in Southwest Detroit, was opened with a mission to provide quality gardening, farming and landscape resources to the community. Matthew Lewis ties it all to the region's blue-green movement.

Blue/Green Infrastructure, Detroit

Southwest Detroit

Publisher's notebook: The Avenue, a love story

Claire Nelson Tuesday, May 21, 2013

With the "Light up Livernois" event coming up May 31-June 1, Claire Nelson takes a tuneful stroll down the Avenue of Fashion, shining a light on one of Detroit's most historic retail districts. Conclusion? Cooperation and collaboration point to an even more vibrant future.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Sense of Place, Shop Local

University Commons - Palmer Park

Let's party, people

Model D staff Tuesday, May 21, 2013

We worked a little overtime this week to bring you an action-packed issue, getting ourselves pumped for good times at Hart Plaza for Movement and for other cool stuff happening around town. We'll see you back here with all new content June 4.

Detroit

Downtown Detroit, Eastern Market

Thanks for listening, Michigan!

Model D staff Tuesday, May 14, 2013

People across the state have helped the Prosperity Agenda radio show on Detroit news/talk 760 WJR win international acclaim.

Detroit

Detroit by district: It starts with a village

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Community leaders and neighborhood advocates like Stephanie Johnson-Cobb, manager of community involvement and safety at Focus: HOPE, are digging in for Detroit's future. Matthew Lewis meets her in part two of our report on new voting districts.

Building Communities, Detroit, Transformational change, Urban Leadership

University Commons - Palmer Park

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.

Architecture, Arts, Detroit, Museums, Placemaking, Sense of Place

Midtown

Opinion: Detroit needs a strong city council

Matthew Clayson & Bradford Frost Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Detroit residents must focus on the council by district races closely this summer and fall. Get to know the candidates. Be sure to vote. Bring neighborhood empowerment into the governing process, say Matthew Clayson and Bradford Frost.

Detroit, Transformational change, Urban Leadership

UIX: Erik Nordin and Detroit Design Center

Tunde Wey Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The Nordin brothers -- Erik and Israel -- began Detroit Design Center in 2000. At their sprawling work space at Livernois and Michigan, the two designers have created indoor and outdoor pieces in various locations. Tunde Wey has the rest of the story.

Arts, Detroit, Social innovation

Green City Diaries: Conserving water, improving neighborhood life

Matthew Piper Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Detroit residents are finding ways to go blue -- meaning, they are learning about the practical environmental benefits of freshwater infrastructure by creating rain gardens and other water-based landscapes. Matthew Piper dives in to get the story.

Blue/Green Infrastructure, Detroit, Sustainability

Now's the time: Let's get hitched in the city

Noelle Lothamer Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Nontraditional, creative events inspired by a passion for place and personal expression. That appears to be the current trend when it comes to weddings in Detroit. As it should be, says our expert on urban nuptials, Noelle Lothamer.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Lifestyle, Sense of Place, Social innovation

Our guide to planning your wedding in Detroit

Noelle Lothamer Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Planning one of the biggest days of your life can be daunting, but it can also be a lot of fun if you have good resources. Here are some things to keep in mind as you begin your search for the perfect Detroit wedding spot.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Lifestyle, Sense of Place, Social innovation