Motor City Match seeks business and commercial property owners for third round of grants
There are four major award categories for which business and property owners can apply for a share of $500,000 in grant funding.
The Villages
Following Jefferson eastbound, on either side, are several enclaves of fine urban living options, from historic homes to high rise apartments and condos – riverside, or inland, all with a view of downtown and minutes away from the vitality of downtown living and Belle Isle. Known as “The Villages,” these old and new neighborhoods will be connected with the RiverWalk at Gabriel Richard Park, offering a pedestrian linkage to downtown. The area is comprised of English Village, Islandview Village, West Village, East Village, and the East Riverfront, which runs from General Motors Renaissance Center to the Roostertail. Housing prices range from around $100,000 to $1 million. In addition to Belle Isle, Gabriel Richard, Owen, and Irma Henderson parks offer riverside public green space. Henderson Park includes a marina, playground, basketball court, fishing, and a running/walking path. West Village and Indian Village are probably the most well-known of these villages. Indian Village is the most affluent address, featuring mansions more than 100 years old on quiet, tree-lined streets. It sponsors the area’s most respected home and garden tour in June. During the growing season, the Indian Village Community Garden is open to the public. There area includes rental options like the historic Parkstone and Parkhurst apartments. Neighboring West Village offers less expensive, smaller homes of the same vintage, with a creative edge.
Bareo’s mobile inventory app targets small food businesses
Karren Timmermann identified the need for a food inventory app when trying to launch her own salsa company.
West Village bank rehab to feature sushi restaurant, wine bar, and florist (plus lofts!)
Sushi, wine, charcuterie, flowers, and lofts are coming together under one roof in West Village.
Retail Bootcamp complete, Detroit startups work to establish permanent locations
Five startups that recently graduated from TechTown's 2015 Retail Boot Camp will receive a share of $40,000 to help them make the transition to brick-and-mortar locations.
Building Hugger: woman builder, home preserver, job creator
"Once you prove yourself in the field you are accepted in the field," Swift says. "But there are still some social dogmas that make it hard to feel comfortable."
Placemaking projects continue popping up outside greater downtown
Seven placemaking projects, one for each city council district, are being given a boost by Community Development Advocates of Detroit.
West Village pop-up store to promote time spent outdoors in the city
MOR & Co. is the outdoor store for city folk, says founder Sarah White, a West Village resident.
Gabriel Hall to bring New Orleans vibe to West Village
A music venue, bar, restaurant, museum, and music education advocacy group are all coming to West Village -- and they'll all be under the same roof.
Grubbable connects locally sourced food with local customers
The 1-year-old tech startup helps people looking to eat out find the best restaurant that serves locally sourced food. Then they can know that fruits and vegetables and other ingredients in the food they are eating is made in the most sustainable way possible.
Making paczki with Sister Pie
In years past, we have provided you with guides to help you celebrate Paczki Day. This year, we decided to get our hands dirty and actually make paczki with 2014 Hatch contest winners, Sister Pie.
