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We Got 100 of 'em

Dave Krieger Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Pictures of Detroit people and places are Model D photographer Dave Krieger's specialty. See 100 of his best in this special edition slideshow.

Take a Regional Transit Survey

Model D Staff Tuesday, May 29, 2007
With gas prices inching toward $4 a gallon, Detroiters may begin seeking alternate ways to get around town. Take the United Way's Regional Transit Survey and tell us what you think.

Last Call for Model D Speaker Series

Model D Staff Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Join CEOs For Cities President Carol Coletta and Lou Glazer, president of Michigan Future Inc, at Model D's next speaker series event.

Unconventional Wisdom

Jon Zemke Tuesday, May 08, 2007
He's a bestselling author and a scholar who turns logic on its head. Meet "Freak-economist" Steve Levitt, who thrilled hundreds with his theories at a recent talk at WSU, then sat down for a Q&A session with reporters.

Where the Gays Are

Supergay Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Gay Detroit. Where is it outside of a "windowless and charmless" bar scene? The mysterious Supergay goes digging for intelligent gay life in the city and shows us why it is crucial for building a broader community. 

Survey: Race Relations

United Way Tuesday, April 24, 2007
While Metro Detroit has been identified as one of the most racially segregated regions in the nation, our growing diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Metromode, United Way, and New Detroit are interested in your thoughts on race relations in this community.

Partnerships Create a One-Stop Shop

George W. Jackson Thursday, April 19, 2007
Wouldn’t it be great if there was just one phone number to call to connectto everything you needed to start, grow or move your business into Detroit,into Wayne County, into Southeastern Michigan?  Here’s how.

Hot Houses Revisited

AIA Detroit Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Ah, springtime in Detroit. A perfect time to tag along with AIA Detroit on a tour of its favorite neighborhoods for architecture — from the stately homes of Indian Village to workers cottages in Corktown.

Rethinking Neighborhood

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Neighborhoods are crucial to the redevelopment of regions and cities. Two national experts are in town to share their ideas on what Detroit can do to restore community life and restart the local economy.

Riding the Dorkwave

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Les Infants Terribles is the city's most successful monthly dance party. Model D editor-at-large Walter Wasacz visits the scene and then sits down with the organizers, Detroit's Dorkwave DJs, to find out why the heat just keeps on rising.

Riding the Dorkwave

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Les Infants Terribles is the city's most successful monthly dance party. Model D editor-at-large Walter Wasacz visits the scene and then sits down with the organizers, Detroit's Dorkwave DJs, to find out why the heat just keeps on rising.

Model D TV: Dorkwave

Tom Hendrickson Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Dorkwave is pure dance floor fun. See how much fun in this week's episode of Model D-TV, shot and produced by videographer Tom Hendrickson. 

Pitching for a Home Run

George W. Jackson Wednesday, March 14, 2007
With baseball's opening day just around the corner, Detroit already has a development home run downtown and is pitching for several more.

Show Your 'D'

Model D Staff Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Show off the D in a video podcast for the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau and you could walk away with a $10,000 prize, and have the video featured on Model D and metromode.
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