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The Villages

Indian Village DetroitSeveral enclaves around eastbound Jefferson boast fine urban living options, from historic homes to high rise apartments and condos — some riverside, others inland, but all close to downtown and Belle Isle. Known as "The Villages," they include Indian Village, English Village, Islandview Village, West Village, East Village, and the East Riverfront, which runs from GM Renaissance Center to the Roostertail.

For more information about The Villages, check out the Model D Neighborhood Guide

Places to Move Featuring: Alden Park Click here to see: Loft/ Condo To Buy Loft/Apt To Lease Senior Living Shopping & Services Featuring: Indian Village Market Click here to see: Dry Cleaners Galleries & Gifts Grocery Specialty
Eat & Drink Featuring: Big Boy Click here to see: Restaurants Nightlife Featuring: Roostertail Click here to see: Bars
Culture & Recreation Featuring: Gabriel Richard Park Click here to see: Parks Recreation Organizations Featuring: Lutheran Social Services Click here to see: Education Religious Social & Community

The Villages Stories

July 15, 2008Why This Old House Matters to Detroit
May 6, 2008Detroit Wants Art Now, So Here It Is
May 6, 2008Why Brownfields are Sexy: Clean Water and Air, a Better Economy, a Stronger Detroit
April 1, 2008McMillin's Detroit: A Veteran Guide Takes Us Through Detroit Then and Now
February 19, 2008The Real (Estate) Deal
February 5, 2008Model D Speaker Series: Detroit Sells
December 11, 2007Great Groceries
November 27, 2007Buy Detroit, Build Detroit
November 6, 2007Growing Detroit Retail
October 30, 2007The 3 R's in the D
October 23, 2007Model D TV: The Villages
September 25, 2007Model D TV: Pewabic Pottery
August 28, 2007All That Jazz
August 28, 2007Model D TV: Lou Glazer
August 21, 2007Inspiration from Within
July 31, 2007Survey: Preparing Talent
July 31, 2007Becoming a City for the World
July 24, 2007Model D TV: Carol Coletta
July 10, 2007It Takes a Village
June 26, 2007Detroit in Motion
June 26, 2007A Few of Our Favorite Things
June 26, 2007We Got 100 of 'em
June 19, 2007East Riverfront Revisited
May 29, 2007Take a Regional Transit Survey
May 15, 2007Last Call for Model D Speaker Series
May 8, 2007Unconventional Wisdom
April 24, 2007Where the Gays Are
April 24, 2007Survey: Race Relations
April 19, 2007Partnerships Create a One-Stop Shop
April 17, 2007Hot Houses Revisited
April 3, 2007Rethinking Neighborhood
October 24, 2006Village Voices
March 28, 2006East Riverfront Visiting Guide
March 28, 2006East Riverfront Moving Guide
January 31, 2006'Hood Ornaments

The Villages in the News

May 13, 2008The Toronto Star highlights the magic of the Motor City
May 13, 2008Film development Web site says, 'Send them to Detroit'
March 18, 2008Grad student debates options for Detroit's redevelopment
March 11, 2008MSHDA funds to target blight in Hamtramck, Detroit and Highland Park
January 22, 2008Design*Sponge offers savvy, comprehensive guide to Detroit design
January 22, 2008Mayor to unveil economic stimulus plan
January 22, 2008$5.2M program aims to increase home ownership
December 18, 2007Detroit residential sales continue uptick
November 27, 2007Detroit ranks 64 on list of world's most livable cities
October 9, 2007Wayne County's TURBO program spurs $40M in development
September 25, 2007This weekend, make a date with The Villages
September 24, 2007Crain's house party draws 900
September 18, 2007Crain's to host second Ultimate House Party
September 11, 2007Tons of fun on the agenda for this weekend
September 4, 2007LISC community development awards to be given Sept. 20
August 28, 2007Forbes names Detroit 21st best city for singles
August 21, 2007Tour de Troit will roll again Sept. 15
August 13, 2007Crain's special issue showcases living in the D
July 9, 2007Lasalle Bank commits start-up funds to DEGC to help eliminate "food desert"
May 3, 2007 Detroit Renaissance unveils regional revival strategies
April 17, 2007TONIGHT: TRU's quarterly meeting to discuss DDOT efforts to bring rapid transit to Detroit
April 16, 200710-year plan to end homelessness announced
April 13, 2007AT&T donates $1.2M for youth technology access

The Villages Real Estate Development News

July 22, 2008REAL celebrates 10 years, plans for next decade of neighborhood improvements
June 3, 2008HGTV show headed to Detroit, looking for homes, Realtors to showcase
June 3, 2008Tour, interactive 'toolkit' to introduce potential buyers to 6 neighborhoods; Villages event June 8
May 27, 2008Detroit preservation group releases list of 10 endangered buildings, announces name change
April 22, 2008D-Biz: Counting 21 businesses in 19 neighborhoods, and we want more of your faves
March 25, 2008Greening of Detroit expands Corktown offices, plans busy spring season
March 4, 2008D-Biz: Independent music niche filled at Pearl's Music
February 26, 2008City looking for developer to create 4,000 units of permanent housing for homeless
January 22, 2008Alden Park Towers getting $5M makeover; nearly 90% leased
October 2, 2007Social Compact study findings make powerful statement about Detroit's growing core
September 25, 2007Networking group launched to encourage new Detroit businesses
September 11, 2007"Living in the V" neighborhood open house will take place Sept. 30
July 31, 200726 more neighborhoods to receive NEZ tax breaks
July 17, 2007Detroit development is target for new ShoreBank loan fund manager
June 26, 2007Think Shop designs modern 8-unit loft development for E. Grand Blvd.
May 29, 2007This weekend: Indian Village and Corktown home and garden tours
May 30, 2006Indian Village to dedicate formal greenspace; home tour this weekend