‘I Do’ in the D
Forget the Chinese take-out boxes for taking home cake or exotic flowers from remote reaches of the Amazon. If you really want your wedding to stand out, say 'I do' in the D.
Jaime Halaas's Latest Articles
NEZs Seal the Deal
Developers, realtors and house-hunters say the city's property-tax-break zones can 'make or break' a deal. These Neighborhood Enterprise Zones are helping to make city living attractive and affordable, and helping Detroit housing compete with the 'burbs.
Rolling on the Riverfront
There's excitement about what's going to happen on the river, with plans for new restaurants, places to live and the ever expanding RiverWalk. Even before the Bus and Bing break ground on their developments, however, the city's waterfront is still a draw for good food, drinks and a wonderful night out — even mid-week.
Inside Detroit Lofts
All over the city, yesterday's unwanted, gritty warehouse or shuttered department store has become today's urban oasis of immaculate wood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel fixtures and walls full of artwork. Check out how Detroiters are dressing up their lofts, making once cold, raw spaces feel perfectly posh or just like home.
Behind the Bricks: Lofts Exposed
Lofts are hot. No doubt about it. They are like urban-living magnets, attracting young professionals and suburbanites back to the city’s core, with their exposed brick walls, historic facades and high ceilings. But what makes a loft a loft and not just a condo or an apartment?
Mom and Dad, I’m Moving to Detroit
When some suburban parents hear their kids are moving to the city, they think the worst. But through their kids’ enthusiasm for Detroit, parents are reconnecting to the city and discovering all of the positive things happening Downtown.
