Imagine a Detroit without the casinos, the new stadiums and the RiverWalk. Then take away the smaller projects, the new townhomes, lofts and homes. An unsung hero of urban revitalization, Cathy LaMont has had a hand in just about every major city development. She's built a business on chaning the face of Detroit, and she's found great success doing it.
General Motors Corp.'s drive to put ethanol-based fuel in the tanks of more U.S. cars and trucks may transform Detroit's neighborhood gas stations and its drivers into pioneers in the use of the gasoline alternative.
Yes Cinco de Mayo is an excuse to indulge in margaritas, cervesas and Mexican food, but where do you go for an authentic Cinco de Mayo celebration that reflects the historic and cultural side of the holiday? In Detroit, your answer is to head to the Southwest side.
Already this year, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has faced highs (the Super Bowl) and lows (battles over the zoo, water and budget); however, he tells Model D he's still on task to grow and transform the city — and how he plans to do it.
Concrete and steal beams are now in place for the Mexicantown International Welcome Center and Mercado in Southwest Detroit.
Due to many new businesses, lofts, and other redevelopment, the city is beginning to see increased levels of pedestrian traffic.
Columnist Josh Hendrickson writes: If Detroit is successful in its reforms, it could become a model for reducing bloated budgets across the country.
Bareroot tree seedlings and small bareroot trees and shrubs are available through county conservation districts and nonprofits like Global ReLeaf and the Greening of Detroit.
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