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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.  

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.

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.

On the waterfront: Community life, blue and green economies spur growth in Jefferson East

Dennis Archambault Tuesday, May 10, 2011
This far East Side Detroit neighborhood is making strides as a combo commercial-residential area, expanding beyond the business district at Jefferson and Chalmers to include the Conner Creek Greenway, which will extend from the river to 8 Mile when it's completed. Dennis Archambault reports on the progress. 

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.

Don't miss out on Detroit's homegrown events this summer

Melinda Clynes Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Events like Dally in the Alley, Jazzin' on Jefferson and People's Art Festival are driven by people's passions, neighborhood collaboration and community activism. Here's our list of homegrown festivals and events that you don't want to miss this summer.

Belle Isle's ecological stewards take no invasive species prisoner

Kelli B. Kavanaugh Tuesday, April 20, 2010
A group of Belle Isle activists have a message for plant invaders of the islands old growth forest and idyllic natural areas: Get out and stay out. Those that don't listen get the loppers.

Belle Isle: How to manage Detroit's island beauty

Kelli B. Kavanaugh Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Especially since Mayor Bing brought it up recently, Detroiters are weighing in on what to do with Belle Isle. A gate with a toll? Make it a Metropark? Leave it be? What's a city with limited resources but a lot of love for its beautiful island to do?

Kayak Detroit: Paddling Through East Side Canals

Kelli B. Kavanaugh Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Exploring Detroit by kayak offers an up close look at both the city's architecture and its greener assets -- the rivers and canals, birds and fish. We paddle the East Side and report back.

Microloans Bring Macro-Benefit to Detroit

Megan Pennefather Tuesday, June 30, 2009
When the banks won't answer the door, the smallest of small businesses can go knocking on the doors of Detroit's microloan programs, which are changing the face of the city one coffee shop or high tech start up at a time.

Three New Projects Approved Under Jefferson Avenue Retail Readiness Program

Scott L. Veldhuis Wednesday, June 24, 2009
The Detroit Economic Growth Association Finance Committee has approved up to $283,000 in grants for two new restaurants as well as headquarters for a development company relocating to the City, under its Jefferson Avenue Retail Readiness Program. The grants are expected to leverage more than $600,000 in new private investment along East Jefferson.

Charter Reform Spells Change for Detroit

Terry Parris Jr. Tuesday, June 09, 2009
They say good things take time, and this will. Revising the city's charter could spell great things for Detroit. But what type of change will come of it, and who will make those decisions? Voters, a lot of that is up to you.

Colin Hubbell Memorial Ride This Weekend

Model D Staff Tuesday, June 02, 2009
We've been talking a lot about biking the city lately (like all of last month's speaker series). So how about 18 miles of just doing it? Hit the city streets with Model D at the Colin Hubbell Memorial Bike Ride on June 20.

Growing Detroit: Massive Greening Project Going Forward Fast

Megan Pennefather Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Nonprofit group, which has planted about 60,000 trees since it was founded in 1989, hopes to reforest most of Detroit.
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