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.
Some awesome eating and drinking destinations opened in 2012 with many more lined up for the months ahead. Noelle Lothamer plans to keep us in the loop as new kitchens and bars start serving. Bon appetit, everyone.
Some of us traveled, some of us got cozy with a book or two, others ventured downtown to see the glittering, metal 'D" drop on New Year's Eve. Now we're all ready to rock Detroit anew for 2013, says Walter Wasacz.
A distinct neighborhood with character, Detroit's West Village is an East Side residential gem, filled with early 20th century houses and apartment buildings. Now, commercial development is beginning to pop up. Matthew Piper gives us a quick tour.
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