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 […]
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.
Motor City Gold Rush
It reads like something out of an old Western. The first settlers were familiar with the land, but once they struck gold, so to speak, with Detroit development, out-of-state pioneers came in and staked their claims. From Miami, New York, Chicago and Indianapolis, they’ve come to the Motor City with cash to invest and visions of profits as they build condos, lofts and apartments in a market ever ripening for redevelopment.
Piecing Together Midtown
Sue Mosey believes metro Detroit deserves a major city at its core, and she’s worked for decades to strengthen Detroit. Her piece of the puzzle is Midtown – helming the nonprofit that’s helped tie together the loose ends of the university, cultural center and hospital district into an emerging, invigorated neighborhood.
