Town Pump/Centaur Bar owner envisions ‘restaurant’s row’ downtown
Sean Harrington, owner of the Town Pump Tavern downtown and the new Centaur Bar across the street, says he hopes the two bars and planned lofts will create a “Bourbon […]
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Advertisers eyeing Detroit as Super Bowl approaches
Advertisers around the country are taking a closer look at Detroit as Super Bowl XL draws near.
Silos come down, development moves forward on riverfront
Work began Tuesday, Oct. 11, to demolish the former LaFarge Cement Co. silos, making way for major redevelopment of miles of prime land along the riverfront.
Anything but Beige
Much of Corktown embodies the coolest of "cool cities" concepts, with new bars, restaurants, galleries and hangouts popping up and giving the community a strong vibe, but the northern pocket of the neighborhood hasn't always done as well. Community developers now hope a wave of new, affordable housing – built with a historic feel and decked out in a palette of strong, vibrant hues – will be the start of something bold.
Gentrification?
The increase in development and re-development in Detroit has sparked talk of the “G” word. But does gentrification in Detroit mean the same thing as it does in other major cities?
Angels’ Night recruiting for volunteers begins
Volunteers from Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s office were out patrolling Campus Martius Park last week, recruiting Detroiters for Angels’ Night Oct. 30.
Restoration to resume on the Book-Cadillac Hotel
Residents and stakeholders received their first opportunity to examine a revised plan to restore the Book-Cadillac Hotel on Thursday, Oct. 13.
Teens get place of their own in Youthville Detroit in New Center
The Youthville Detroit center will provide a safe and exciting place for teens to go learn and participate in a wide array of programs.
MGM Grand moves ahead on permanent facility
With the ban on permanent casinos lifted in April, MGM Grand Detroit is updating their plans.
Compuware hosts largest tech conference in Midwest
Compuware held its second annual tech conference Oct. 6, drawing a crowd of 1,200.
Advertisers eyeing Detroit as Super Bowl approaches
Advertisers around the country are taking a closer look at Detroit as Super Bowl XL draws near.
Silos come down, development moves forward on riverfront
Work began Tuesday, Oct. 11, to demolish the former LaFarge Cement Co. silos, making way for major redevelopment of miles of prime land along the riverfront.
Anything but Beige
Much of Corktown embodies the coolest of "cool cities" concepts, with new bars, restaurants, galleries and hangouts popping up and giving the community a strong vibe, but the northern pocket of the neighborhood hasn't always done as well. Community developers now hope a wave of new, affordable housing – built with a historic feel and decked out in a palette of strong, vibrant hues – will be the start of something bold.
Gentrification?
The increase in development and re-development in Detroit has sparked talk of the “G” word. But does gentrification in Detroit mean the same thing as it does in other major cities?
Angels’ Night recruiting for volunteers begins
Volunteers from Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s office were out patrolling Campus Martius Park last week, recruiting Detroiters for Angels’ Night Oct. 30.
Restoration to resume on the Book-Cadillac Hotel
Residents and stakeholders received their first opportunity to examine a revised plan to restore the Book-Cadillac Hotel on Thursday, Oct. 13.
Teens get place of their own in Youthville Detroit in New Center
The Youthville Detroit center will provide a safe and exciting place for teens to go learn and participate in a wide array of programs.
MGM Grand moves ahead on permanent facility
With the ban on permanent casinos lifted in April, MGM Grand Detroit is updating their plans.
Compuware hosts largest tech conference in Midwest
Compuware held its second annual tech conference Oct. 6, drawing a crowd of 1,200.
