Old doesn't mean it can't be green. Many notable buildings and historic rehab projects are taking old spaces and putting in innovative, sustainable systems in them -- from City Hall to the Green Garage.
Detroit Cheers is a new local currency -- the city version of exchanging grain for flour or darned socks for a loaf of bread. Only it's more like beer for pizza, or housewares for a bike tune up.
UDM is shaping the fabric of its neighborhood, introducing new talent and brains to Detroit with every incoming class, and keeping its family close to home.
Stop. Don't go anywhere. Staycations are the big travel, or un-travel, trend. We love this idea. Spend a quality weekend with someone you love in Detroit, and actually go to all those places you were meaning to check out but didn't have time. We offer some ideas on how to make it happen.
What does it say about Detroit when a more than $80 million hotel renovation isn't the biggest deal in town? Yes, the Book is back, and now the historic Fort Shelby's return is drawing near. It's enough to make a jaded Detroiter wonder if we just might make it after all.
Some things have stalled, or worse, but Detroit is still making development happen. Here's a round up of what's still on and a look at what economic development leaders are doing to keep the ball rolling.
So maybe the Paris of the Midwest is pushing it a little bit, but a good girl could go anywhere -- Paris, Milan, London, even Oakland County. The only place for Torya Blanchard to put her crepe stand, however, was downtown Detroit. And for that we say 'merci.'
From city officials to local business people, Colin Hubbell touched many with his warmth, positive energy, passion, and often frank advice. Or all of the above. Here are some words from people who knew him well and worked with him over his long career as a city servant, real estate developer, teacher and mentor.
How does Detroit get Hollywood's attention and keep it for the long haul? Kelli B. Kavanaugh talks with Erik Tungate, who is working to attract more film business to Detroit, and who is one of the speakers at this week's Model D Speaker Series.
Belle Isle is a sports paradise, for all kinds: dudes and ladies enjoying a few frosty beverages and reliving their youth in a kickball league, kids dreaming of Tiger Woods on the greens while learning to putt, and guys in their crisp white clothes battling it out on the cricket course.
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