Publisher’s notebook: Detroit, storefront city
Claire Nelson has spring fever, the kind that has her head spinning with thoughts of rebirth, revitalization -- and retail. Especially the creative, independent variety.
Claire Nelson's Latest Articles
Guide to feathering an urban nest
Getting the right look for our new HQ was important. So we went with old new stuff. Or is it the other way around? Let Claire Nelson tell us how we furnished our new pad and what it takes for you to do the same.
Honey, we’re home!: Model D sets up new office in Midtown
Our new headquarters has some great bones -- architecturally and historically. It's also on a great Midtown block that includes neighbors the Green Garage and Bronx Bar. Cheers from us to you.
More sexiness in the city: You know you want it
Just in time for Valentine's Day, publisher Claire Nelson makes a strong case that as Detroit's collective body heat rises urban vibrancy won't be far behind. Let's get it on.
Publisher’s notebook: Detroit, celluloid city
Lights, camera and plenty of film and video action has publisher Claire Nelson going to screenings at museums and alternative retail spaces or finding the works on YouTube and Vimeo. Good thing for us she collected all the links and put them in this story. Enjoy the show.
Publisher’s notebook: Unlocking the City
Claire Nelson finds the wisdom in seeking "a common destiny in which we all play different but valuable parts" in Detroit. This is just part of her resolution for 2012. The rest is just as good. Read on and get inspired to shape the future now.
Talking about the city: Say hello to new Model D publisher, Claire Nelson
Even as she closed Bureau of Urban Living a few weeks ago, we knew Claire Nelson was quickly headed for even bigger and better things. Model D wanted her as our publisher, we got her and we are thrilled. Take it away, C2.
Mind the Gap: Detroit design ideas for those in-between public spaces
These ideas, both real and imagined, demonstrate the importance of public space -- not just for a "pretty" city, but for a city that values civic engagement and the exchange of ideas. Claire Nelson reports from the margins.
You’re welcome: Four new Detroiters talk about moving to gay-friendly Midtown
After our Speaker Series event last week, we found the subject of Gay Detroit so compelling we wanted to explore it further. Claire Nelson sat down with newish residents Jeff Antaya, Elliott Broom, Patricia Wren and Melissa Smiley and came back with some fresh perspectives on creating and sustaining vibrant LGBT life in the city.
It’s a wrap: U-M Business School, Model D fab collab in review
Conference in Ann Arbor had a little bit of everything: Detroit entrepreneurial star power, great ideas and, best of all, a call to action. Model D most valuable player Claire Nelson delivers the news from the academy to the streets.
