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What’s next for Detroit: Investing in the passion for place

A million little things, brought together by communication and collaboration, is what the future looks like to us. It runs on energy made of ideas, action and participation. Join us Friday at the David Whitney building to see where you fit in. 

Speaker Series recap: Christopher Leinberger on urbanism and economic development

Our October Speaker Series featured a conversation with national land-use strategist, developer and Brookings Institution fellow, Christopher Leinberger. Was it good? Better than that. Walter Wasacz taps out notes on his iPad.

Hudson Cafe serves up stylish breakfast confections in South Woodward Corridor
Heavenly Chicken & Waffles returns with new Greektown location
Village Green re-imagines Trolley Plaza as Detroit City Apartments
Quicken Loans welcomes another 2,000 workers to downtown
Own Point of Sale moves marketing/sales workforce downtown
Back to the future: Make no little plans for next big thing

Magnificent when it was built nearly 100 years ago, magnificent the David Whitney building remains today, a testament to enduring Detroit modernism. Francis Grunow sets the historic scene for Model D's Next Big Thing event this Friday, Oct. 21. 

SimmerD: Great food, fun and ambiance highlight Detroit Restaurant Week

Our food specialist Noelle Lothamer visits three dining rooms in three nights and comes away impressed with the results. Read all about it, savor the memories via Marvin Shaouni's images -- and begin thinking about next spring's DRW.  

Mind the Gap: Detroit design ideas for those in-between public spaces

These ideas, both real and imagined, demonstrate the importance of public space -- not just for a "pretty" city, but for a city that values civic engagement and the exchange of ideas. Claire Nelson reports from the margins.

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