Is there a lesson from Esson? Something to take home from Turin? Regional leaders gather in Detroit to share ideas with leaders from the other side of the pond. Topics range from how to reuse old industrial sites to defining what makes a region.
Next American City asked Model D to map out a Detroiter's day in the city. We tracked community development star, businesswoman and bike enthusiast Karen Gage. Read the story, which also appears in this month's NAC magazine.
Are out-of-state speculators the only people buying and dilapidated homes the only thing selling in Detroit? Are Detroit real estate agents' fortunes all but lost? Nope.
Skank to that 2 Tone beat, people. Ska music was a byproduct and is now a driver of the local economy in former car town Coventry, England. Model D Radio's Chris McCarus brings us this report in Part II of his series looking at Detroit's connections to this post-industrial city in the UK.
In a world where offices are out and freelancing is in, Detroit is well positioned when it comes to finding places to finding places to log on and drink up. Lots of places you might not expect offer Wi-FI and grown up drinks.
Some pretty smart, savvy, cool and apparently party loving folks live in Detroit's Villages. Get them together on Facebook and they come up with some good ideas -- like rather than posting 25 random things, instead offering 10 things they absolutely adore about their neighborhood.
Model D's Speaker Series joins forces with Open City this month. The Feb. 17 event is all about finding the best location for your new biz. Sign up now. Space is limited.
The beautiful homes bring people to the Sherwood Forest neighborhood in northwest Detroit. Residents say the neighbors are the real attraction. Learn more about it and check out the homes in this clip. Oh -- and it was shot in warmer months, so take it as a reminder that yes, Detroit really has a summer time. Sigh.
When it comes to eating, lots of Detroiters are going local. But can a woman who likes a side of bacon with her eggs find local, greener sources for her meat? Sorry vegetarians. Love ya, but this one's not for you.
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