Midtown

Better Buildings: Preserving Midtown residential gem with green energy

Erik Nordin, who partnered with his brother on design work at the Madison Building and 24 Grille, has made a century old building his project made from passion. Amelia Kanan tells us how renewable resources play a part in the story of the Charles.

Model D speaker series recapped: Making government work

Last week's wide-ranging discussion on participating in the democratic process prepared us perfectly for today's election. Claire Nelson captures the enthusiasm in words, Tony Eggert in pictures. 

A city lover’s guide to America’s most underrated city

Jay Walljasper tours Detroit through the eyes of the revitalization fellows he's profiled and comes back with an up close and personal look at the city.

Michigan Corps launches fellowship program with 1st fellow in Detroit
Advaita scores $125K from Michigan Emerging Technologies Fund
Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe opens in Brush Park
Cass Community Social Services begins rehab of Antisdel Apts
Construction begins on Wayne State’s new Biomedical Research Building
Detroit Revitalization Fellow: Katy Wyerman

Jay Walljasper introduces us to Katy Wyerman, who combines a planning and economics background in her job at Non-profit NextEnergy, which supports the City of Detroit with implementation of green technologies.

Ramona Gilgor with Detroit Institute of Technology students
Green City Diaries: Sustainability, the next generation

Detroit city kids are into transformational change, getting turned on by green living science projects, taking positive ownership of their own neighborhoods. Matthew Piper likes what he's hearing. Bonus video by Matt Dibble. 

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