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Now's the time: Let's get hitched in the city

Noelle Lothamer Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Nontraditional, creative events inspired by a passion for place and personal expression. That appears to be the current trend when it comes to weddings in Detroit. As it should be, says our expert on urban nuptials, Noelle Lothamer.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Lifestyle, Sense of Place, Social innovation

Our guide to planning your wedding in Detroit

Noelle Lothamer Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Planning one of the biggest days of your life can be daunting, but it can also be a lot of fun if you have good resources. Here are some things to keep in mind as you begin your search for the perfect Detroit wedding spot.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Lifestyle, Sense of Place, Social innovation

UIX: Jason Hall and Detroit Bike City

Tunde Wey Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Jason Hall is one of the founders of Detroit Bike City, an annual expo held at Cobo Center that gathers bicycle riders, conceptualists, makers, tinkerers and general enthusiasts to explore all to do with cycling.

Building Communities, Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Social innovation

Swapping innovation ideas with Cincinnati

Jeff Aronoff Tuesday, April 23, 2013

After D:hive's Jeff Aronoff attended a Detroit to Cincinnati city swap organized by Hudson-Webber and Little Things Labs, we asked him to report on the trip. He came back with some valuable takeaways. We're in debt to you, man.

Building Communities, Detroit, Entrepreneurs

UIX people: Nefertiti Harris and Tarot & Tea

Tunde Wey Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Proprietor of Textures by Nefertiti, a natural hair salon and spa opened as part of the Spiral Collective on Cass and Willis, and the soon to open Tarot & Tea in West Village, Nefertiti Harris is rockin' entrepreneurship, says Tunde Wey.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink, Small Business, Social innovation

Midtown, The Villages

Talking revolution and reinvention with John Gallagher

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, April 09, 2013

John Gallagher's stories in the Detroit Free Press are required reading for all who are fascinated in the greater Detroit narrative: how a once dominant global industrial powerhouse retools itself for the future. Walter Wasacz brings the questions.

Building Communities, Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Redevelopment, Sense of Place, Social innovation, Sustainability

Opinion: Detroit is the Opportunity of a Generation

Jason Lorimer Tuesday, April 09, 2013

In the 14 months that the author has lived in Detroit after moving here from Philadelphia, he has assembled a spirited team of innovators, specialists and changemakers. Jason Lorimer sent us this opinion piece. We're happy to run it.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Social innovation

UIX: Alicia George and Motor City Java House

Tunde Wey Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Alicia George is the owner of Motor City Java House, a neighborhood coffee shop that anchors redevelopment happening in Old Redford on Detroit's northwest side. Tunde Wey of Urban Innovation Exchange tells her story.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink

Belle Isle to 8 Mile: Time to go outside

Emily, Andy and Rob Linn Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Legendary urban blues parties, bicycle racing in a battered, still beautiful velodrome, competitive rugby matches and drive-in movies at an art deco masterpiece are all recommended by our authors, the fabulous Linn siblings. Get out there and enjoy.

Arts, Detroit, Entrepreneurs

UIX: Sarah Lapinski and Motor City Sewing & Design

Tunde Wey Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Founder of the Girlee Collective, which inspired local female artists and designers to become active doers, Sarah Lapinski has always balanced the commercial with the experimental. Tunde Wey tells us what she's up to next.

Advanced Manufacturing, Arts, Detroit, Entrepreneurs

Corktown

'Opportunity to Grow' recapped

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, March 26, 2013

An impressive group of creatives, business owners, real estate and logistics innovators, and festival promoters made up our speaker series panel last Wednesday. Matthew Lewis took notes, Oren Goldenberg captured the event on video.

Detroit, Development, Entrepreneurs, Venture Capital

Eastern Market

UIX+ArtXDetroit: The Art of Neighborhood Innovation

Model D staff Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Join us this Friday, April 12 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit for a conversation with local placemakers transforming their neighborhoods through art & design. This one will be special. Register in advance today.

Arts, Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Move to Detroit, Placemaking, Social innovation, Social Networking

Midtown

Special edition: Mass production alive and well in Detroit

Jon Zemke Monday, March 18, 2013

There is a new generation of manufacturers emerging in Detroit. Watches, bicycles, pickles and other environmentally friendly processes and products are being created. Jon Zemke takes a closer look at Shinola, McClure's and Fusion Coolant Systems in this Model D special edition.

Advanced Manufacturing, Detroit, Entrepreneurs

Special edition: Q&A with Joe McClure

Jon Zemke Monday, March 18, 2013

Growing up in the metro area, Joe McClure spent much of his childhood making pickles using a family recipe, passed on for generations. He tells Jon Zemke why education and the Detroit brand are critical to the success of his business in this special edition Q&A.

Advanced Manufacturing, Detroit, Entrepreneurs

People places: Getting neighborly in Southwest Detroit bars

Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, March 12, 2013

We asked our wet goods expert Nicole Rupersberg to dive into some choice neighborhood joints for her first roundup of classic Detroit bars. She headed southwest for her first taste and came back with some real gems. More to come, we promise.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink, Lifestyle, Placemaking, Sense of Place, Small Business

Southwest Detroit

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