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A new beginning for the North End
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Monday, September 12, 2016
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Monday, September 5, 2016
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August development news round-up: Residential, residential, and more residential
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Feature Story
The yin and yang of Detroit's fastest changing neighborhood
Walter Wasacz
Monday, August 29, 2016
Feature Story
The People's Park: How grassroots organizers have reinvigorated Palmer Park
Brian Allnutt
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Development News
Final Four local businesses compete for $50,000 grand prize
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Feature Story
Keeping the peace: Wayne State program continues longtime work of youth conflict resolution
Emell Derra Adolphus
Monday, August 22, 2016
Feature Story
Eastern Market's 10-year plan will shape our region's food economy
Dennis Archambault
Monday, August 22, 2016
Feature Story
To fix the foreclosure crisis, we first have to understand it
David Sands
Monday, August 15, 2016
Development News
2,000 affordable housing and community development professionals to convene in Detroit
MJ Galbraith
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Feature Story
Through business stardom and personal struggles, Pashon Murray remains focused
Nicole Rupersburg
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Feature Story
In search of alternatives to urban sprawl
Patrick Dunn
Monday, August 8, 2016
Buzz
National business leaders bullish on Detroit, Kresge report indicates
Monday, August 8, 2016
Source:
The Kresge Foundation
Feature Story
Seeking a "missing middle" in Metro Detroit's housing market
Patrick Dunn
Monday, August 1, 2016
Feature Story
Local farmers markets build community around Metro Detroit
Andy Reid
Monday, August 1, 2016
Development News
Motor City Match completes first year of programming, 11 more businesses awarded grants
MJ Galbraith
Monday, July 25, 2016
Buzz
U.S. cities, Detroit included, are rethinking the alley
Monday, July 25, 2016
Source:
City Lab
Special Report
New study confirms economic impact of eight placemaking assets every community should have
Natalie Berg
Monday, July 18, 2016
Feature Story
The Downtown Boxing Gym is much more than a boxing gym
Nicole Rupersburg
Monday, July 18, 2016
Buzz
Hatch Art launches fundraiser to save Hamtramck Disneyland
Monday, July 18, 2016
Source:
Hatch Art
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Source: 83Degrees
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Source: The Lakeshore
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Source: 83Degrees
New website shows off Michigan's B&Bs to promote industry comeback
Source: Metromode