Visit with a Giant
For the first time in 17 years, the Palmer Woods home tour will feature one of Detroit's biggest residences — a home that's housed both religious dignitaries and former Piston John Salley.
University Commons - Palmer Park
Shop Detroit event Saturday; city offers parking discounts
The "Shop Detroit" message is being echoed by the city, the local NAACP, Independent Retailers Association, Booker T. Washington Business Association, Detroit Black Chamber of Commerce and Detroit Synergy.On Saturday, Dec. 2, Synergy will host its third Shop Detroit event from 10 am to 5 pm. Shoppers who register with Synergy at the Compuware building will get info on discounts and promotions around the city, a free People Mover pass for the day and a free shuttle to the New Center shopping district.Click here for a map and more details on the Synergy event Saturday.In addition, this year the city is offering another incentive: discounted parking at city municipal parking structures and lots from through Dec. 24 for shoppers with receipts. The city also has a list of boutiques, specialty shops and retailers in the city at its web site: www.ci.detroit.mi.us/default.htm.
Community Builders
For decades, these Detroiters have dug in their heels to perform unpaid, seldom-acknowledged tasks. And they say there's no better way to experience the city and build community.
Model D-troiters: The Blumz Guys
University District residents and Blumz shop owners Jerome Raska and Robbin Yelverton have made beautiful flowers part of a vision for a better Detroit.
Detroit lands $3 million in federal money to study transit in city
The Detroit Department of Transportation has landed $3 million in federal funds to study mass transit throughout the city of Detroit. DDOT plans to study light rail, street cars, an expanded People Mover and bus rapid transit.
US Population growth bodes well for older cities
Planners around the country believe that the unprecedented population growth the United States is undergoing can mean good things for older cities like Detroit.
What Makes Cities Smart
Innovate and create, charges Carol Coletta, host of Smart City radio and head of CEOs for Cities. City leaders need new strategies to revive urban areas.
