Corktown

Corktown Park gets made-over

The City of Detroit’s Municipal Parking Department probably gets cursed more often then praised, but its recent donation to a Corktown park could help them earn a few huzzahs. Participation […]

2.5 miles of Michigan Avenue now sporting bike lanes
Profiling the “Disney-sized imagination” of Loveland’s Jerry Paffendorf
Community lot with 42 spaces opens in Corktown, servicing Slow’s and three yet-to-open businesses
Round-Up: Goods is open, Motor City Sewing moves to Corktown, Bronx debuts patio
Traditional N. Corktown pub, Nancy Whiskey’s, reopens
Greendome heads to Kickstarter to fund vision of off-grid geodesic greenhouse
Green Space: The sustainability efforts of one loft building, the Grinnell
Model D TV: Detroit City Futbol League takes neighborhood pride to the soccer field

Which neighborhood will reign supreme in the inaugural Detroit City Futbol league championship, the Copa Detroit? We find out this Saturday, July 31, on Belle Isle. Find out more about the league in this week's Model D TV video. Vuvuzelas optional.

FilterD Extra: Corktown Music Festival blasts into Roosevelt Park on July 24

The number of summer festivals around town keeps dwindling, but the Corktown Music Festival, a relatively new kid on the block, prepares to host its third annual music and art happening at Roosevelt Park, in the shadow of the Michigan Central Station, on July 24. Walter Wasacz scouts it out for us in this FilterD extra.

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