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Imported to Detroit: Overcoming culture shock with a little help from new friends

Sarah F. Cox Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Newcomers to Detroit share many of the same growing pains, says Sarah F. Cox, a 2011 transplant from Brooklyn. But the kindness of strangers pointing people in the right directions helps to overcome the disorientation of being in a strange new land. Just remember, everyone: you're welcome. 

Sweet and savory: Our culinary revival kicked off with tasty photo essay

Marvin Shaouni Tuesday, January 17, 2012
In 2011, the food scene began to sizzle all over town: Eastern Market, downtown, Midtown, Corktown, Mexicantown and in the underground. Check out this Marvin Shaouni slideshow again and begin thinking about what's next for 2012. Salut, Detroit.

SimmerD: Local food scene looking back, going forward

Noelle Lothamer Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Noelle Lothamer spent the balance of 2011 discovering new food and drink businesses in Detroit--and enjoying every morsel. Here is her recap of a great culinary year along with a few sneak previews of more good times to come.

Gentrification talk in review

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, December 20, 2011
It was a tough topic handled from all angles with vigor and "emotional intelligence." Not everyone agreed Detroit is experiencing gentrification but it's a good bet all can agree it's a subject worth the deep dive. Well done, everyone.

Hugh gets hatched: Bachelor pad specialist wins $50,000 for Midtown retail project

Joe Posch Tuesday, November 08, 2011
A centerpiece of Model D's Next Big Thing bash last month was the Hatch Detroit retail contest. We had four finalists, all worthy of winning a chunk of startup change. Joe Posch tells us in his own words how thrilled he is that Hugh was chosen and talks about planning for his physical space.

Model D TV: Next Big Thing, visually yours

Tom Hendrickson Tuesday, November 01, 2011
While the memory of the Next Big Thing is still fresh, we thought we'd hit you one more time with some splendid moving pictures of this splendid event at downtown's Whitney Building. Roll that camera, Tom Hendrickson.

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.

Thanks to you: Next Big Thing was one big blast

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, October 25, 2011
From beginning of the night until the end, one word described the scene at downtown's Whitney Building: Wow. Over six hours we celebrated six years of publishing, 300 issues of Model D, and all you emerging social innovators and outside-the-box creatives. Well done, Detroit, well done.  

What's next for Detroit: Investing in the passion for place

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, October 18, 2011
A million little things, brought together by communication and collaboration, is what the future looks like to us. It runs on energy made of ideas, action and participation. Join us Friday at the David Whitney building to see where you fit in. 

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.

Back to the future: Make no little plans for next big thing

Francis Grunow Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Magnificent when it was built nearly 100 years ago, magnificent the David Whitney building remains today, a testament to enduring Detroit modernism. Francis Grunow sets the historic scene for Model D's Next Big Thing event this Friday, Oct. 21. 

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.  

Model D TV: Growing cultural amenities in the city

Tom Hendrickson Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Detroiters like to go out, and most of us crave new, quirky, creative spots to explore. Video producer Tom Hendrickson knows where to look to find what's next. He brings us a little taste of the growing number of cultural amenities in this Model D TV episode. 

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.
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