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Redevelopment

Redevelopment
Redevelopment
What's old is new again…and brownfield and historic preservation tax credits available to careful and diligent developers mean that old is more than just aesthetically pleasing, it's economically viable. Add in the inherent sustainability of reuse, and the triple-bottom-line survey says: redevelopment is the way to go.

Redevelopment Features

37 Minutes with Jason Friedmann in Hamtramck

Terry Parris Jr. Tuesday, March 16, 2010
"This is going to be awesome," Hamtramck economic development director Jason Friedmann tells writer Terry Parris Jr. during their 37 minutes in the city within the city. Read on to find out if he's talking about the master plan, new businesses, redevelopment projects, bike trails, or what lies ahead on the creepy stairwell they are walking up.read on…

What will be Detroit's next hot spot? Signs point to Capitol Park

Dennis Archambault Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Developers and Detroit development officials have big dreams and big hopes for the Capitol Park area downtown. From a restoration of the park to new offices, lofts to places of cultural interest, this could be the city's next development hot spot.read on…

L.A. investor aims to put families in Detroit homes and money in the bank

Terry Parris Jr. Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Robin Scovill lives in L.A. He's not a Detroiter, but when he started investing in the city, he got a little Detroit in his veins. He's now out to make profits, yes, but he wants to build a better Detroit while he's at it.read on…

37 Minutes in MorningSide with Kelley Marks

Rodd Monts Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Kelley Marks wants people to look at MorningSide and say "I want to move back there." Model D spent 37 minutes with her talking about her work rebuilding the East Side neighborhood and bringing neighbors closer together.read on…

From Paris to the Paris of the Midwest: French investors see potential

Terry Parris Jr. Monday, February 01, 2010
Laurent Diemunsch is not a fancy pants, big time real estate mogul. But the French airline employee had a few Euros to invest and saw potential in Detroit. "I can see what this city can become," he says.read on…

Andre Brumfield: Right-sizing Detroit brings opportunities for a slimmer, trimmer, healthier city

Andre Brumfield Tuesday, January 26, 2010
When we re-imagine Detroit, can "right-sizing" be an opportunity for the city to be innovative and to attract investment? Urban planning expert Andre Brumfield, who is working on a master plan for the Northend neighborhood, shares some of his thoughts.read on…

Model D TV: Burton Theatre, Detroit's new art house cinema

Tom Hendrickson Tuesday, December 01, 2009
This week, Model D TV visits the new Burton Theatre. We think putting a movie theater in the center of the city in an empty school building is brilliant. Grab your Faygo and popcorn and watch the video.read on…

Model D TV: Virgil H. Carr Arts Center

Tom Hendrickson Tuesday, November 17, 2009
In this webisode, we visit a new downtown space for teaching, producing, rehearsing and exhibiting the arts -- the Arts League of Michigan's Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center.read on…

Dear Detroit: New look, new features, same great Model D

Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Welcome to the new Model D. Take a look around. Sample the merchandise. We're happy to serve you.read on…

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