Lost in Space
Christian Unverzagt and M1/DTW design firm are working on a new narrative for Detroit architecture with innovative projects in unique spaces.
Jennifer Andrews's Latest Articles
Small Says it All
Bring urban retailing back to where it belongs: on the street, accessible to foot traffic, integrated into a real neighborhood. That's what Claire Nelson and Francis Grunow have done with Midtown's Bureau of Urban Living.
Do it in Detroit
LAUNCH is calling you out, creative class, by combining music, fashion and urbanism into one big party in Eastern Market that hopes to be a prelude to Detroit's post-industrial future.
Detroit is for Lovers
It's V-Day, so whether you're in a "love stinks" mood or looking to spark something more passionate, just remember that Detroit is for lovers.
Model D-troiters: The Blumz Guys
University District residents and Blumz shop owners Jerome Raska and Robbin Yelverton have made beautiful flowers part of a vision for a better Detroit.
Detroit Goes Al Fresco
Give Detroiters five minutes of sun, and they'll hoist up the patio umbrellas and take the party outside. The city's full of spots for outdoor drinks and dining, for watching crowds or soaking up scenery so you don't miss a minute of precious sunshine.
Coney Town Goes Green
A little shop around the corner that offers an alternative to Detroit's blessed Coney Island diet has opened inside the Guardian Building. Eyes are popping and mouths are drooling over minimally-processed, cruelty-free organic food. It features a daily that includes soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees and even desserts that are 100 percent cholesterol and dairy-free.
Stumbling Home with Ease
Detroit's not walkable? Then how do you explain everyone hoofing it from bar to bar Super Bowl week? One city dweller counted 100 bars within walking distance Downtown. Walkability is one of the things that draws people to urban living, and as far as nightlife, Detroit's got it covered.
House of 313
Fashion could be the next thing to draw big-time attention to the Motor City. Like their creative brethren in the city's acclaimed techno music scene, Detroit clothing designers have their own tight-knit (no pun intended) community with a unique style and unlimited passion for their craft.
Eastern Market Gobbling
For turkey so fresh it had feathers when you picked it out, chestnuts and apples straight from the growers, bread right off the bakery’s shelves and wine and cheese hand selected by experts, forget about the slick suburban mega stores. Head instead to Eastern Market, where the vendors and stores surrounding the market have all any gourmand needs.
