Detroit's not walkable? Then how do you explain everyone hoofing it from bar to bar Super Bowl week? One city dweller counted 100 bars within walking distance Downtown. Walkability is one of the things that draws people to urban living, and as far as nightlife, Detroit's got it covered.
Josephine Clay Ford, granddaughter of Henry Ford, has given the Detroit Institute of Arts many famous paintings owned by the family.
When it comes to offbeat and inspired workouts, you don't have to look as far as trendy gyms in New York and L.A. Detroiters are sweating to punk rock, dancing the hustle, moving to Brazilian rhythms and stretching in art studios and skyscrapers.
With all the new lofts and developers’ growing faith, Detroit topped the list of 234 communities in a seven county area for the most residential housing permits issued.
Historically one of the city's most prized addresses, Brush Park's blight made headlines. But now construction crews work on almost every block — repaving, rehabbing and building from scratch. The mansions are becoming condos and B&Bs. New townhouses and lofts are coming. And, slowly, a community is emerging.
NextEnergy is collaborating with BP to advance hydrogen fuel initiatives in Michigan by adding a new station in TechTown.
Several out-of-towners were asked of what they thought of their trip to the Motor City, many were impressed.
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