Tour de Troit will roll again Sept. 15
The Sixth Annual Tour de Troit will roll again on September 15. The 40-mile bike ride will take in Detroit's East Side, including Eastern Market, Lafayette Park, Indian Villlage and Belle Isle.
Lafayette Park
Lafayette Park, completed in 1960, is a standout example of modern urban architecture and planning, featuring 26 buildings by Mies van der Rohe—the largest collection of his work in the world and his only projects in Michigan. The neighborhood includes three high-rise residences, a small shopping center, and ample green space. Known for its glass-and-steel design, it also offers an intimate, village-like feel with ground-level homes. Located within walking distance of downtown and Eastern Market, it provides easy access to the city’s cultural and waterfront areas.
Inspiration from Within
Live deeply, creative people. Follow your passions and do it in Detroit, where any kind of art scene can be built and sustained, says critic Rebecca Mazzei.
Crain’s special issue showcases living in the D
Crain's Detroit Business has published an extremely comprehensive guide to living and investing in the D, including a slide show, views into two days of five households' lives and much, much more.
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.
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.
Can’t We Just Be Fabulous?
Supergay returns with a practical seven-step program that he says could help create a better, amazingly special gay Detroit. C'mon everybody, represent.
Boydell Group purchases former WSU pharmacy building
Developer Dennis Kefallinos of the Boydell Group has purchased a former Wayne State University school of pharmacy building that is just east of I-375. The building had been sitting vacant for five years.
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.
