Restoration of Hurlbut Gate at Water Works Park nears completion
The restoration of the Chauncey Hurlbut Memorial Gate at Water Works Park is currently underway. The gate, which was completed in 1894, was once a symbol of Detroit featured on […]
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National developers to build 3,000 units of housing in Lower East Side
A coalition of national developers has begun building houses on the Lower East Side in an effort that will eventually result in 3,000 units.
Survey: Preparing Talent
Take this United Way survey to gauge how effectively young people in the region are being prepared for the challenges of a knowledge-based economy.
Becoming a City for the World
Charles Landry, author of the books The Creative City and the The Art of City Making, offers his views on what it takes to help urban centers reach their full potential.
Boston Globe touts Detroit as weekend destination
The Boston Globe visits Detroit for a weekend, and shares the good times with its readers. Touting the riverfront, Inn at Ferry Street, the Whitney, Baker's Keyboard Lounge, and enjoying the city's music and its people.
Model D TV: Carol Coletta
Carol Coletta of CEOs for Cities spoke recently at Model D's speaker series. See and hear what she has to say about what Detroit can do to create density and develop and keep its own talent.
BBC World video examines Detroit’s cars and culture
This BBC World video is kinda old (from 2005) and pretty long (24 minutes), but it's worth watching. You can tell that the host, Jeremy Clarkson, really likes Detroit. Besides cars, he talks Motown, rides around with Bob Seger and delves into history.
Lasalle Bank commits start-up funds to DEGC to help eliminate “food desert”
Lasalle Bank has committed $15,000 to help the Detroit Economic Development Corporation establish a fund that would target areas of Detroit in need of fresher food options.
