University Commons - Palmer Park

New student fitness center up and running at UDM

We couldn’t resist: This is a new place designed with the students in mind, the Fitness Center is a great addition to on-campus living. Whether participating in a game of […]

Ramona Gilgor with Detroit Institute of Technology students
Green City Diaries: Sustainability, the next generation

Detroit city kids are into transformational change, getting turned on by green living science projects, taking positive ownership of their own neighborhoods. Matthew Piper likes what he's hearing. Bonus video by Matt Dibble. 

Palmer Park area begins to rebrand itself as Uptown Detroit
People for Palmer Park plan to refurbish trails in park
Detroit Restaurant Week returns with refined restaurant list
Hotter than July kicks off at multiple locations
Green City Diaries: This land is our land (Part 2)

Green projects are sprouting up all over the city. In part 2 his latest diary entry, Matthew Piper finds common ground in Hamtramck and Palmer Park.  

Transcontinental interplanetary neighborhood bicycle dude
U-D Mercy completely revamps main campus dinning hall
Shelborne Development’s Palmer Park plans include mounted security patrols

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