Featured Stories

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.

Blue/Green Infrastructure, Detroit, Reuse / Rebuild

East Riverfront, Midtown, The Villages

Green City Diaries: Paradise found

Matthew Piper Tuesday, April 02, 2013

A few weeks into spring has lightened our hearts and brightened our spirits, helping us turn our attention to the city's natural environment hiding in plain sight. Matthew Piper finds Detroiters who know the landscape inside and outside.

Detroit, Sustainability

East Riverfront, The Villages

UIX people and projects: Eric Giles and Sunday Dinner Company

Tunde Wey Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Owner and executive chef Eric Giles of the Sunday Dinner Company knows what Southern comfort food is all about. Come hungry and discover a place that's as much social enterprise as it is a restaurant.

Detroit, Dining, Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink, Small Business, Social innovation

East Riverfront

A city lover�s guide to America�s most underrated city

Jay Walljasper Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Jay Walljasper tours Detroit through the eyes of the revitalization fellows he's profiled and comes back with an up close and personal look at the city.

Architecture, Arts, Detroit, Food and Drink, Lifestyle, Move to Detroit, Nightlife , Social Networking

East Riverfront, Hamtramck, Downtown Detroit, Midtown, Southwest Detroit, Eastern Market, Mexicantown, Lafayette Park

Detroit Revitalization Fellow: Celeste Layne

Jay Walljasper Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Her vision is that we need better links to the Riverwalk, bike lanes protected from motor vehicles and a combination of good traffic flow and lively street life. We couldn't agree more, Celeste Layne.

Detroit, Move to Detroit, Redevelopment, Urban Leadership

Jefferson East, East Riverfront

Detroit Restaurant Week: We're giving away $50 gift certificates

Model D staff Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Organizers from Paxahau Productions and Model D are once again combining on a Detroit Restaurant Week promotion that is simply too fine to ignore.

Detroit, Dining, Food and Drink, Nightlife

New Center, East Riverfront, Downtown Detroit, Midtown

Treasured island: Merger of interests to benefit Belle Isle

Dennis Archambault Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Lending philanthropic and organizational support to one of the nation's most unique green spaces just got stepped up several notches with the creation of the Belle Isle Conservancy. Dennis Archambault reports there is synergy in the air and the promise of restorative efforts to come.

Detroit, Green, Redevelopment, Urban Leadership, Volunteerism

East Riverfront, The Villages

Vote Today: Revise Detroit City Charter, say 'Yes' to Proposal C

Vince Keenan Tuesday, November 01, 2011

The two-year charter revision process has been one of the most open and transparent efforts Detroit has ever seen, writes Vince Keenan. Now it's time to cast your vote on Proposal C.

Detroit, Move to Detroit, Urban Leadership

Jefferson East, New Center, East Riverfront, Grandmont Rosedale, East Side, Downtown Detroit, Midtown, Southwest Detroit, Woodbridge, Eastern Market, Near East Side, The Villages, Central Woodward-Boston Edison, Mexicantown, Corktown, University Commons - Palmer Park, Lafayette Park

Where the auction is: Q&A with surreal estate innovator Jerry Paffendorf

Jon Zemke Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Jerry Paffendorf is an idea man. Not the typical idea man with grand ambitions and little execution who thinks his ideas would be great for other people. Paffendorf actually turns his dreams into reality. Jon Zemke asks all the right questions.

Architecture, Choosing Michigan, Detroit, Development, Entrepreneurs, Fundraising, Green, Lifestyle, Move to Detroit, Redevelopment, Social Networking

Jefferson East, New Center, East Riverfront, Grandmont Rosedale, East Side, Downtown Detroit, Midtown, Southwest Detroit, Woodbridge, Eastern Market, Near East Side, The Villages, Central Woodward-Boston Edison, Mexicantown, Corktown, University Commons - Palmer Park, Lafayette Park

Detroit Restaurant Week still cooking: One gift certificate available for fine dining

Model D staff Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Everything you needed to know about Detroit Restaurant Week but were afraid to ask is right here, along with a chance to still win a $50 gift certificate from Model D and Paxahau. We have one more week for this tasty promotion.

Choosing Michigan, Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink, Lifestyle, Move to Detroit, Nightlife , Redevelopment, Shop Local, Woodward Avenue, Woodward Avenue Lifestyle

New Center, East Riverfront, Downtown Detroit, Midtown, Eastern Market, University Commons - Palmer Park

On the Road: Model D Speaker Series recap on Urban Mobility

Ashley C. Woods Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Getting around the city by cycling is not just fun or exercise. It's a practical transportation option that is gaining traction in the erstwhile Motor City. We had a great discussion about it with a number of experts. Ashley Woods reports from curbside.

Detroit, Lifestyle, Transit, Urban Leadership, Wayne State University

East Riverfront, Downtown Detroit, Midtown, Southwest Detroit, Mexicantown, Lafayette Park

Model D TV: Upmarket urban residential

Tom Hendrickson Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Producer Tom Hendrickson went searching for hot properties along the Woodward Corridor and came back with some beauties. Looking for a place to rent or, better yet, buy? Turn on Model D TV and behold the growing number of options.

Choosing Michigan, Development, Lifestyle, Move to Detroit, Redevelopment, Wayne State University, Woodward Avenue Lifestyle, Woodward Avenue Transit-Oriented Development

Downtown Detroit, East Riverfront, Eastern Market, Lafayette Park, Midtown, New Center

Grand Rapids crew brings West Michigan love to the D

Rapid Growth staff Tuesday, May 03, 2011

A busload of people came from the other side of the state to check out high-octane activity that included ArtX, Rust Belt to Artist Belt conference and Detroit Restaurant Week. Did our colleagues from sister pub Rapid Growth have fun? Did they ever.

Arts, Detroit, Development, Lifestyle

Downtown Detroit, East Riverfront, Midtown, Near East Side

Nothing like a Detroit food party: High energy restaurant jam gets off to roaring start

Noelle Lothamer Tuesday, April 05, 2011

This edition of SimmerD comes to you in living color from the spring edition of Detroit Restaurant Week. Photographer Marvin Shaouni and writer Noelle Lothamer go on a whirlwind tour, taking you inside seven of the 18 participating restaurants to give you a tasty tour of the scene.

Detroit, Dining, Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink

Downtown Detroit, East Riverfront