Woodward Avenue

Woodward Avenune

Woodward Avenue, or M-1, is the region's "Main Street," stretching from the Detroit River out deep into the suburbs. The Woodward corridor will play an enormously important role in the city's future, especially as the new M-1 Rail project heats up.

Woodward Avenue Features

Gazelles Roam Creative Corridor

Jon Zemke Tuesday, March 05, 2013

In the last few years, there has been a visible influx of creatively based, high growth businesses opening in, moving to or setting up an office in the greater downtown Detroit area. Jon Zemke tracks the exciting progress in this special report.

Q&A: Matthew Clayson of Detroit Creative Corridor Center

Jon Zemke Tuesday, March 05, 2013

He knows as much about fast companies and creative talent as anyone in town, so Jon Zemke gave Matt Clayson a call for a quick Q&A about "Gazelles" jumping into the local entrepreneurial landscape. Take it away, guys.

Talk of the TechTown

Curtis Johnson Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Detroit is home to the third highest concentration of design professionals in the U.S., seemingly attracts entrepreneurs by the minute and has one of the best platforms for turning ideas into companies. Curtis Johnson tells us why TechTown is one of the catalysts for this growth.

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.

Model D Speaker Series: Making Government Work in Detroit

Model D staff Tuesday, October 09, 2012

With the Nov. 6 election right around the corner, let’s gather Oct. 29 at the U-M Detroit Center to talk about how we can make government more effective for all. Seating is limited.

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