Guidebook to highlight People Mover-friendly businesses
The Detroit Transportation Corp., operator of the People Mover, and the Metro Times are putting together a new Downtown guidebook that will highlight businesses convenient to the train route.
Motown Winter Blast to expand over 14 blocks and attract 250,000
The Motown Winter Blast, the winter festival planned as part of Super Bowl XL, will occupy more than 14 blocks in the center of downtown Detroit.
Granholm OKs bill to reduces taxes in older neighborhoods
Gov. Jennifer Granholm has signed bills to allow Detroit and other Michigan communities to cut the property taxes of home owners in older neighborhoods.
Super Bowl makeover reaches 11th hour
With just about a month until kickoff at Ford Field on Feb. 5, the city of Detroit has completed many of the downtown makeover projects it mapped out three years ago.
Permanent homes may help city’s casinos boost local economy
Permanent casinos are said to substantially increase the local economy and spark the need for other businesses.
Detroit workers may be greeted with bigger paychecks in ‘06
A survey from CareerBuilder.com and America Online says Detroit employers will hire quicker, increase salaries and diversify staffs in 2006.
Increase in truck traffic calls for new Detroit/Windsor border crossing
A new border crossing between the United States and Canada through Detroit and Windsor is planned to be in place by 2013.
Parking garage to be built next to Guardian Building
The Sterling Group plans to build a $12.7 million parking garage at 511 Woodward Ave. to serve the neighboring Guardian Building, which the real estate firm purchased in 2003.
House of 313
Fashion could be the next thing to draw big-time attention to the Motor City. Like their creative brethren in the city's acclaimed techno music scene, Detroit clothing designers have their own tight-knit (no pun intended) community with a unique style and unlimited passion for their craft.
Season’s Greetings from Model D
We at Model D hope everyone takes some time to enjoy this snowy holiday season. We're taking a break for a couple weeks, but we'll be back Jan. 10 to bring you a new year of features and news about growth, investment and Detroit's neighborhoods.
