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Detroit's new bicycle economy

Dennis Archambault Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Ideas for a non-motorized future are rolling forward, cycling businesses are forming and improving the quality of life. This looks like another "wow" Detroit enterprise trend gaining traction. Dennis Archambault reports from the fast lane.

Detroit, Development, Entrepreneurs, Green, Sustainability, Tours, Transformational change, Transit

Downtown Detroit, Midtown, Central Woodward-Boston Edison, Corktown

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 and New Orleans: Twin cities from different mothers

Frank Arvan Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Frank Arvan, an architect who has written about design and urbanism for Model D since 2005, recently traveled to New Orleans and teased out some tasty comparisons to a changing Detroit. The key words in his notes are "density" and "creativity." Read on and join the conversation with your own comments.

Architecture, Detroit, Development, Food and Drink, Lifestyle, Nightlife , Performing Arts, Redevelopment

Southwest Detroit, Eastern Market, The Villages, Central Woodward-Boston Edison, University Commons - Palmer Park

Raising city kids: Model D Speaker Series in review

Ashley Woods Tuesday, March 01, 2011

This month's event at the Boll Family YMCA downtown was a big hit. Buzz editor Ashley Woods was there with a packed house to take it all in.

City Kids, Detroit, Move to Detroit

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

How we all benefit from film incentives: An industry insider weighs in

Dave Krieger Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Former Model D managing photographer Dave Krieger has been busy working on one film set after another the past few years. He makes an appeal to the governor and the state legislature to keep the lights, cameras and action rolling.

Arts, Film, Performing Arts, Urban Leadership

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

Detroit transit news: Woodward Light Rail on track to extend from the riverfront to 8 Mile Road

Kelli B. Kavanaugh Monday, August 02, 2010

The cards are falling into place to bring light rail all the way down Woodward from downtown Detroit to 8 Mile Road, thanks to a big federal push. If it works as planned, you could be riding the line by 2016.

Redevelopment, Transit, Transit-Oriented Development, Woodward Avenue, Woodward Avenue Lifestyle, Woodward Avenue Transit-Oriented Development

Central Woodward-Boston Edison, Downtown Detroit, Midtown, New Center, University Commons - Palmer Park

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