Detroit’s Whitney to receive nearly $1M worth of energy efficiency upgrades
The landmark Whitney mansion and restaurant is set to receive $863,130 worth of energy efficiency upgrades thanks to financing from Petros PACE Finance of Austin, Texas.
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These 3 new Michigan childcare centers offer the most advanced facilities for children — and adults
Childcare centers are becoming much more than just a place to drop off kids. We look at three Michigan facilities that widen their reach to provide quality experiences for families, caregivers, and entire communities.
Eureka! Metro Detroit continues to be fertile ground for inventors
Metro Detroit revolutionized the world with its automobile innovations. And thanks its engineering prowess and a growing venture capital scene, the area still has a robust culture of invention.
American cities, including Detroit, invest heavily in autonomous vehicle tech
American cities are trying to be the country's hub for autonomous vehicles, according to a recent article in the Detroit Free Press.
Detroit’s chief storyteller: Why the stories of everyday Detroiters matter
The city of Detroit recently created the position of chief storyteller—perhaps the first of its kind in the nation. In a column for Model D, new hire and veteran journalist Aaron Foley writes about his hopes for the job.
Art, design, and urbanism combine for ‘groundbreaking’ MFA program in Midtown
One of only a few such graduate programs in the country, The Social Practice master's degree looks at how art and design can positively impact public space in our communities.
Every dollar counts: Detroit SOUP and the impact of micro-grants
$5 at a time, Detroit SOUP and its affiliates have sponsored over 150 dinners and raised more than $132,600 for local causes.
Two years in, city declares Improve Detroit app a success
The city of Detroit has been trying to improve the way it handles neighborhood issues, like potholes and fallen tree removal. That's why two years ago it created the appropriately named Improve Detroit app.
These 3 new Michigan childcare centers offer the most advanced facilities for children — and adults
Childcare centers are becoming much more than just a place to drop off kids. We look at three Michigan facilities that widen their reach to provide quality experiences for families, caregivers, and entire communities.
Eureka! Metro Detroit continues to be fertile ground for inventors
Metro Detroit revolutionized the world with its automobile innovations. And thanks its engineering prowess and a growing venture capital scene, the area still has a robust culture of invention.
American cities, including Detroit, invest heavily in autonomous vehicle tech
American cities are trying to be the country's hub for autonomous vehicles, according to a recent article in the Detroit Free Press.
Detroit’s chief storyteller: Why the stories of everyday Detroiters matter
The city of Detroit recently created the position of chief storyteller—perhaps the first of its kind in the nation. In a column for Model D, new hire and veteran journalist Aaron Foley writes about his hopes for the job.
Art, design, and urbanism combine for ‘groundbreaking’ MFA program in Midtown
One of only a few such graduate programs in the country, The Social Practice master's degree looks at how art and design can positively impact public space in our communities.
Every dollar counts: Detroit SOUP and the impact of micro-grants
$5 at a time, Detroit SOUP and its affiliates have sponsored over 150 dinners and raised more than $132,600 for local causes.
Two years in, city declares Improve Detroit app a success
The city of Detroit has been trying to improve the way it handles neighborhood issues, like potholes and fallen tree removal. That's why two years ago it created the appropriately named Improve Detroit app.
