The 3 R’s in the D
More Detroiters are learning the three R's — reduce-reuse-recycle — prompting private groups and city officials to look at more options to keep refuse away from the big burn.
Jefferson Chalmers
Wayne County’s TURBO program spurs $40M in development
Wayne County's TURBO (Transforming Underdeveloped Residential and Business Opportunities) is being used to catalyze challenging developments -- $40 million in just its first year of operation.
Crain’s house party draws 900
Crain's Detroit Business' second annual Ultimate House Party drew 900 people. After visiting individual houses across the city, revelers converged at the Ren Cen.
Crain’s to host second Ultimate House Party
Crain's Detroit Business is hosting its second annual Ultimate House Party on Sept. 20, when people get a chance to learn about living in Detroit by hanging out in a private residence. Then all guests head over to the Ren Cen for a big after-bash.
Tons of fun on the agenda for this weekend
If you thought summer fun was over -- well, not quite yet. This weekend is jam-packed with a bike ride, art opening, art festival, music festival, pub crawl and a clean-up of Cass Park.
LISC community development awards to be given Sept. 20
Detroit Local Initiatives Support Corporation, better known as LISC Detroit, will celebrate the success of the city's community development corporations at its annual awards luncheon on Sept. 20.
Detroit is Flat
The conversation about the economy in Michigan needs to change, says Lou Glazer of Michigan Future Inc., a powerful nonpartisan think tank. The city and the entire region's economic culture must get “aligned with the flat world" and seize upon the innovation of the day.
