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DPS, city, archdiocese partner to find creative reuses for old schools

Detroit Public Schools wants you to redevelop one of its historic schools into neighborhood mainstays that will serve as community assets for the next century. The school district recently held […]

Harvest Express begins setting up shop in Boston Edison
Video stars: DetroitUnspun tunes into Data Driven Detroit
Vote Today: Revise Detroit City Charter, say ‘Yes’ to Proposal C

The two-year charter revision process has been one of the most open and transparent efforts Detroit has ever seen, writes Vince Keenan. Now it's time to cast your vote on Proposal C.

Where the auction is: Q&A with surreal estate innovator Jerry Paffendorf

Jerry Paffendorf is an idea man. Not the typical idea man with grand ambitions and little execution who thinks his ideas would be great for other people. Paffendorf actually turns his dreams into reality. Jon Zemke asks all the right questions.

Detroit’s “Close and Play” DJ reflects on Post-Motown music scene
Court: 555 Gallery can display boosted Banksy mural
PBS examines city’s urban garden and sustainability issues
Resident Advisor profiles the new innovators of Detroit techno
Detroit and New Orleans: Twin cities from different mothers

Frank Arvan, an architect who has written about design and urbanism for Model D since 2005, recently traveled to New Orleans and teased out some tasty comparisons to a changing Detroit. The key words in his notes are "density" and "creativity." Read on and join the conversation with your own comments.

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