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Guide to feathering an urban nest

Claire Nelson Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Getting the right look for our new HQ was important. So we went with old new stuff. Or is it the other way around? Let Claire Nelson tell us how we furnished our new pad and what it takes for you to do the same.

Publisher's notebook: Detroit, celluloid city

Claire Nelson Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Lights, camera and plenty of film and video action has publisher Claire Nelson going to screenings at museums and alternative retail spaces or finding the works on YouTube and Vimeo. Good thing for us she collected all the links and put them in this story. Enjoy the show. 

Soup's on: We begin a monthly series stirred up by Detroit micro-grant funder

Amy Kaherl Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Detroit SOUP is on the move, first to a larger temporary space on E. Grand Blvd. for the group's next dinner and micro-funding event Feb. 12, and then to a permanent new home in Corktown in March. Coordinator Amy Kaherl shares her excitement.

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.

Speaker Series recap: Christopher Leinberger on urbanism and economic development

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Our October Speaker Series featured a conversation with national land-use strategist, developer and Brookings Institution fellow, Christopher Leinberger. Was it good? Better than that. Walter Wasacz taps out notes on his iPad.

SimmerD: Great food, fun and ambiance highlight Detroit Restaurant Week

Noelle Lothamer Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Our food specialist Noelle Lothamer visits three dining rooms in three nights and comes away impressed with the results. Read all about it, savor the memories via Marvin Shaouni's images -- and begin thinking about next spring's DRW.  

Mind the Gap: Detroit design ideas for those in-between public spaces

Claire Nelson Tuesday, October 04, 2011
These ideas, both real and imagined, demonstrate the importance of public space -- not just for a "pretty" city, but for a city that values civic engagement and the exchange of ideas. Claire Nelson reports from the margins.

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.

Accelerating good design: DDF presents a week of creative happenings

Model D staff Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The eight-day design festival will feature lectures, exhibitions, fashion shows, workshops, interactive installations, art battles, studio tours, and performances at 50 different venues across Detroit. Can you feel all that energy coursing through the city grid? We can.   

Friday's Model D Speaker Series features urban strategist Christopher Leinberger

Model D staff Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The 21st century American Dream is a place where people can live, work and play within easy walking distance, according to Christopher Leinberger. A return to better urbanism and stronger community life. We like how that sounds. 

Children of the moon: Time Stereo gets back to nature

Chris Handyside Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Davin Brainard, Warren Defever and Dion Fisher have been living life loud since the early 1990s, when they combined art, music and boyish (and girlish) fun to create an annual summer night of controlled chaos called Noise Camp. The happening is happening this Saturday, says Chris Handyside. Don't miss this.

Roll the tape and refresh good ideas for Detroit business

Model D staff Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Earlier this year Model D and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business presented IdeaLab, part of a two-day conference called "Revitalization & Business: Focus Detroit." Beginning today and continuing over the next few months, we bring you video evidence of what came out of this exciting collaboration.

Model D TV: TechTown revisited

Tom Hendrickson Tuesday, August 09, 2011
We have spent a lot of time in TechTown over the last few years, documenting the evolution of one of Detroit's key redevelopment catalysts. Dial in to this episode of Model D TV to see what's happening now -- and what's next.

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.
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