What it takes to save a neighborhood theater on Detroit’s east side
For the Friends of the Alger Theater, it takes dedicated volunteers, hard work, and, of course, money.
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Placemaking projects continue popping up outside greater downtown
Seven placemaking projects, one for each city council district, are being given a boost by Community Development Advocates of Detroit.
The evolution of community development in Detroit: Three leaders talk about their work.
Many of Detroit's community development corporations, or CDCs, find themselves operating in different conditions today than when they were founded. Model D spoke with the leaders of three longstanding CDCs in different parts of the city to see how their work is evolving.
Atwater Brewery adds liquor to its adult beverage lineup
The Detroit-based firm, the third largest brewery in Michigan, is now selling craft spirits at its biergarten in Grosse Pointe Park, including rum, vodka, gin, and whiskey.
Ellis Infinity Beverage Co grows 300%, expands presence across Midwest
Seven years ago, Nailah Ellis-Brown was selling tea made from a family recipe out of the trunk of her car. Today, her Ellis Island Tea can be found in Whole Foods supermarkets across the Midwest.
Parjana’s pilot project on Belle Isle ‘reboots Mother Nature’ to naturally drain standing water
The downtown Detroit-based startup is commercializing a filtration technology that opens up the earth’s natural ground filtration system to clean water.
Massive I-94 modernization efforts to limit residential and commercial displacement, officials say
Neighborhood residents and various organizations have been vocal in their concerns that efforts to widen I-94 will result in the displacement of residents and businesses. Officials insist that their goal is to minimize any displacement and keep as much of the construction within the Interstate's existing footprint as possible.
Small vineyard takes shape in old school on east side
Local land baron Dennis Kefallinos is getting back to his roots by planting a small vineyard deep in the Motor City’s east side.
Corbe Company moves to Detroit from island off Washington coast
Corbe Co. is a ceramics design studio specializing in making housewares and custom products. Ryan and Kaitlyn Lawless (partners in business and life) started it three years ago, not long after graduating college.
Diversity of projects leads to significant growth for Motor City Electric Co.
The firm, which is headquartered near City Airport, has secured work on a growing number of large projects throughout Detroit that have allowed it to hire 200-300 union electricians and another 25 office workers, bringing its administrative staff to at total of 145 people.
