State Fairgrounds could get movie and music studios, shops
The Michigan State Fair Authority is considering leasing unused land on the fairgrounds for retail or movie and music studio space, the Detroit News reports.
University Commons - Palmer Park
UDM wins first prize at International Engineer Competition — a robot making contest
University of Detroit Mercy snatched the top prize in a robot making contest. Actually, it's called the Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition, an annual international competition created to offer cutting-edge design experience to engineering students. So, yeah, basically robots.
State Fairground’s north end marketed for redevelopment
No more softball means used land. So, the dusty fields of Softball City, the northern section of the Michigan State Fairgrounds, is being marketed for mixed-use development. Whatever development that takes place, however, will not infringe of the State Fair.
Film development Web site says, ‘Send them to Detroit’
CHUD.com (Cinematic Happenings Under Development) says Detroit's on it's way to more and more filming projects with it's 40 percent tax incentive for film makers.
Why Brownfields are Sexy: Clean Water and Air, a Better Economy, a Stronger Detroit
We don't know what your idea of sexy is, but we can't think of anything sexier than promoting development that can benefit the economy, environment and public health, all the while promoting density and making the region attractive to creative new economy types. Now that's hot.
