March development news round-up: Detroit Riverfront takes center stage
March has been a busy month for the Detroit River and its riverfront. Let's catch up on some of the biggest development news stories from the past several weeks.
East Riverfront
Major improvements coming to East Riverfront
The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, City of Detroit Planning & Development Department and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) released a strategic framework plan for the East Riverfront.
If you don’t evolve, you die: How Jacob Bishop re-energized the Mr. Alan’s brand
Mr. Alan's is now Elite Mr. Alan's, a place for finding the latest trends in shoes and clothing, not just the best bargains.
Partner Partner Content Video Detroit’s only bridal salon is in Detroit because of impact investing
Without the support of an investment from the Michigan Women's Foundation, Beautiful Bridal might have ended up anywhere but Detroit.
‘Impromptu performance space’ to open along Dequindre Cut
The Campbell Memorial Terrace, an outdoor performance space located near the southern end of the Dequindre Cut, will officially be unveiled this Thursday, October 13.
Motor City Match completes first year of programming, 11 more businesses awarded grants
In the program's first year, Motor City Match has awarded $2 million in grants to 40 small businesses, leveraging over $13 million in total investment in the city.
Belle Isle beautification efforts focus on fundraising events for fountain, community programming
A couple fundraisers will take place on Belle Isle in August, including a one-time Detroit SOUP event.
Article explores overlooked beauty of east riverfront housing
Titled "Strait Outta Downtown," the article profiles apartments and houses in The Jeffersonian, "a 30-story, 410-unit midcentury masterpiece," and the Joseph Berry Subdivision.
Work continues on the restoration of the Detroit Yacht Club
The Detroit Yacht Club Foundation (DYCF) is kicking off another year of major repairs to its clubhouse -- the largest of its kind in the country -- with its spring fundraiser, "Restoring the Grandeur: City Lights Gala."
