Placemaking

Global Detroit audio: Thoughts on Gov. Snyder’s immigration initiative

Steve Tobocman, director of Global Detroit, makes a strong case that not only could the city use highly-skilled, college educated immigrants — which Gov. Snyder outlined in his recent State […]

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Hamtramck is a rock 'n' roll town, no doubt about it. When the Blowout decided to split time with Ferndale, some Hamtown folks decided to step up and fill up the first weekend of March with groovy, rockin' local bands. MJ Galbraith leans in for this preview. 

Andres Duany: Community building through ‘Lean Urbanism’

In this piece adapted from an article written for Fortune Magazine, icon of New Urbanism Duany suggests another, more de-regulated model for Detroit growth and development. As always, we welcome reader comments and robust debate.    

Calling all artists: Apply now to do creative makeover of viaducts
Shinola to wind up four big clocks downtown
East riverfront development reserves 20 percent of units for affordable housing
Paczki mayhem begins with wintry run through Hamtramck

The Tour de Troit-sponsered 5K PaczKi Run is set for this Saturday, But that's just the beginning of a Mardi Gras-esque week of fun, fun, fun in Hamtown. Kelli Kavanaugh tells us how to prepare and what we should check out.

VoteForDetroit.com to give ‘Move to Detroit’ presentation at SXSW

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