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VIDEO: Hundreds find new ideas for their cities at inaugural Urban Innovation Exchange in Detroit
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Artisanal crafts boutique opens second Detroit location in Grandmont Rosedale
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Learn how to submit a successful Knight Cities Challenge application at Wednesday Q&A
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
NY Times: Mass mobs are the latest trend in Rust Belt Catholicism
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Detroit City Football Club explores options for a new stadium
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Friday, October 10, 2014
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Thursday, October 9, 2014
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014
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The Culture of Co-Working: A Model D Speaker Series event
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014
How Detroit grew around Hamtramck and Highland Park
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
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Winners of 2014 Knight Arts Challenge revealed
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Monday, October 6, 2014
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A group of local craft beer enthusiasts are brewing with Detroit-grown hops
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Thursday, October 2, 2014
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A brief introduction to Detroit's civic tech ecosystem
Kat Hartman
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
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Thirteen doable ideas for cities from first ever Urban Innovation Exchange
Walter Wasacz
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Community block party announced for West RiverWalk grand opening
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
$5 million available to urban innovators across 26 cities, including Detroit
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
September development news round-up
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014
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