Midtown

ArtPlace grants spur localism in Midtown

Major grants to several of Midtown’s leaders in creative development, including MOCAD and Tech Town, will use art as an engine for economic growth and local place-making. MOCAD’s $350,000 grant […]

Hugh gets hatched: Bachelor pad specialist wins $50,000 for Midtown retail project

A centerpiece of Model D's Next Big Thing bash last month was the Hatch Detroit retail contest. We had four finalists, all worthy of winning a chunk of startup change. Joe Posch tells us in his own words how thrilled he is that Hugh was chosen and talks about planning for his physical space.

Bizdom U shakes up fall class with new business model
Detroit: a test case in the role of art in a city’s revival
Two men, two lofts, two vibes — one building
Vote Today: Revise Detroit City Charter, say ‘Yes’ to Proposal C

The two-year charter revision process has been one of the most open and transparent efforts Detroit has ever seen, writes Vince Keenan. Now it's time to cast your vote on Proposal C.

Alley Wine aims to turn backyard blight into thriving Midtown biz
Saluting Luis Croquer of MOCAD
Pop-up stores offer new solutions to recession
Journey, not interrupted: Say goodbye to ‘Bureau,’ hello to ‘Nest’

Uber-creative Midtown entrepreneur Claire Nelson is taking her inspiring aspirations out of a physical W. Canfield space to concentrate on even bigger Detroit-based projects. Meanwhile, City Bird elevates its neighborhood business model. Everybody wins, reports Ashley Woods.   

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