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Detroit Fellows: They're here building the city of tomorrow

Jay Walljasper Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Applicants with backgrounds in fields spanning real estate, finance, urban planning, entrepreneurship, law, accounting, health care, civil engineering, community organizing and tourism development were selected for two-year fellowships. Welcome, all.

UIX: The passions of Young Nation

Model D staff Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Founded in 2008, Young Nation's mission is to promote holistic development of youth in urban settings through building relationships, community education, and passion-driven projects. 

UIX TV: Cafe Con Leche's Jordi Carbonell

Detroit Lives! Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Over cappuccino, Barcelona-born Jordi Carbonell shares his thoughts on the role of small business in bringing together people from all walks of life. Moving pictures by DETROIT LIVES!

FilterD extra: Photogenic Detroit sounds exhibited at Whitdel Arts

FilterD staff Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Great music inspires some great photography, no doubt. And in Detroit there is both. So we thought we'd give a little extra love to what looks like an awesome show opening this week.  

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.

Global Detroit: Welcoming immigrants equals economic impact

Sarah Szurpicki Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Our position on the value of courting greater numbers of immigrants to Michigan, this region and the city of Detroit is well-documented: welcome, please make yourselves a new home. In Dayton, a plan was hatched to organize such efforts. Sarah Szurpicki tells us how we can do the same here. 

Drawing lines for Detroit neighborhood democracy

Vince Keenan Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Detroit's City Council is about to fix the gears of a new kind of democratic government, wind it up and set it in motion, says political blogger Vince Keenan. But the body needs feedback from city residents on the best ways to create a fair, equitable new districting system. Read on and jump into the discussion.

Idealab flashback: Amy Kaherl and Vanessa Miller stir Detroit Soup at 2011 conference

Revitalization & Business Conference Tuesday, January 17, 2012
With Idealab just a few days away, we dug through the video vaults to find some great footage from last January's event at the University of Michigan. See you Friday. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adventures close to home: Kicks just keep getting easier to find

J. Anton Blatz Tuesday, June 07, 2011
The Detroit City Futbol League rocked into our world last spring and summer by bringing neighborhoods together for some healthy competition and good times. Season two is underway after a swinging opening party at the Old Miami, where J. Anton Blatz found his latest adventure.
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