Featured Stories

Happy Thanksgiving, Detroit, we'll see you in two weeks

Model D staff Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Eat some great food, drink some great drinks and enjoy the next couple of weeks without us. We'll look for you at the parade or at some groovy after-party. Be safe, you'll see us again Nov. 27.

Detroit

Did the Gories save Detroit?

Jim Boyle Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Yes, indeed. Contributor Jim Boyle makes a strong case that garage rock and Detroit techno - social and cultural energy drivers at home, international commodities everywhere else - started the city's revival in the 1990s, maybe even sooner. Let your hair down, people, and read on.

Building Communities, Detroit, Nightlife , Performing Arts

Better Buildings: Preserving Midtown residential gem with green energy

Amelia Kanan Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Erik Nordin, who partnered with his brother on design work at the Madison Building and 24 Grille, has made a century old building his project made from passion. Amelia Kanan tells us how renewable resources play a part in the story of the Charles.

Alternative Energy, Detroit, Green, Sustainability, Transformational change

Midtown

Model D speaker series recapped: Making government work

Claire Nelson & Tony Eggert Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Last week's wide-ranging discussion on participating in the democratic process prepared us perfectly for today's election. Claire Nelson captures the enthusiasm in words, Tony Eggert in pictures.

Detroit, Move to Detroit, Urban Leadership, Woodward Avenue

Midtown

A city lover�s guide to America�s most underrated city

Jay Walljasper Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Jay Walljasper tours Detroit through the eyes of the revitalization fellows he's profiled and comes back with an up close and personal look at the city.

Architecture, Arts, Detroit, Food and Drink, Lifestyle, Move to Detroit, Nightlife , Social Networking

East Riverfront, Hamtramck, Downtown Detroit, Midtown, Southwest Detroit, Eastern Market, Mexicantown, Lafayette Park

UIX opinion: Vote, Detroit, vote

Vince Keenan Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Vince Keenan of Publius says DIY Detroit is on borrowed time. Instead of working around local government people need to do it together with city officials. That starts by voting in Tuesday's election. That's today, by the way.

Detroit, Urban Leadership

Detroit Revitalization Fellow: Katy Wyerman

Jay Walljasper Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Jay Walljasper introduces us to Katy Wyerman, who combines a planning and economics background in her job at Non-profit NextEnergy, which supports the City of Detroit with implementation of green technologies.

Building Communities, Detroit, Transformational change, Urban Leadership

Downtown Detroit, Midtown

Green City Diaries: Sustainability, the next generation

Matthew Piper Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Detroit city kids are into transformational change, getting turned on by green living science projects, taking positive ownership of their own neighborhoods. Matthew Piper likes what he's hearing. Bonus video by Matt Dibble.

City Kids, Detroit, Green, Sustainability, Transformational change

Midtown, University Commons - Palmer Park

Art, immigration and freedom for all souls

Timothy Boscarino Tuesday, October 30, 2012

El Grito takes place at Freedom House, the former convent of Ste. Anne de Detroit Catholic Church, on the Mexican celebration of El Día de los Muertos. Timothy Boscarino reports for our media partner, Mode Shift: Move Together.

Detroit, Immigration, Sustainability, Transit

Southwest Detroit

Model D TV: LGBT leader of color Lance Hicks

Tony Eggert & Andrea Poteet Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The need for more active roles for LGBT youth is behind Lance Hicks' newest project, Detroit Represent!, which he cofounded last summer. Videographer Tony Eggert and Andrea Poteet of Between the Lines tell his story.

LGBT

UIX TV: John George and Motor City Blight Busters

DETROIT LIVES! Tuesday, October 30, 2012

John George, founder of Motor City Blight Busters, has positively impacted 1,500 houses in the city with 120,000 volunteers logging almost 700,000 hours. Mighty impressive. Video by DETROIT LIVES!

Detroit, Reuse / Rebuild, Social innovation

City kids: How proactive restorative practices benefit all

Melinda Clynes Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Creating a better environment for learning, restorative educational practices involves everyone inside school walls: students, food service staff, teachers, social workers, and principals. Melinda Clynes shows us how it's done.

Building Communities, City Kids, Detroit, Transformational change

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.

Detroit, Move to Detroit, Redevelopment, Urban Leadership

Jefferson East, East Riverfront

UIX people and projects: Wayne Ramocan and the Osborn Neighborhood Alliance

Tunde Wey Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Wayne Ramocan is program coordinator at the Osborn Neighborhood Alliance, part of the Skillman Good Neighborhoods Initiative. Tunde Wey of the Urban Innovation Exchange gets the story.

Building Communities, City Kids, Detroit, Education and training, Social innovation, Transformational change

East Side

UIX TV: Hygienic Dress League

DETROIT LIVES! Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Steve and Dorota Coy, who recently appeared in the documentary film Detropia, speak about their public art as Hygienic Dress League and what they see as its impact on the community. Video by DETROIT LIVES!

Arts, Detroit, Social innovation, Video