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Preservation Wayne celebrates 30 years of efforts, looks ahead

Preservation Wayne is marking its 30th anniversary this week. The nonprofit is dedicated to “promoting and protecting Detroit’s historic built environment.” The group’s efforts aim to preserve as well as […]

Beyond the Rustbelt

Detroit's Art Deco skyscrapers and smokestack skylines don't paint the whole picture. All over town, a different picture of the city is emerging in modern glass and steel facades. Click here to check out photographer Dave Krieger's look at Detroit's newest buildings.

ARISE Detroit coalition seeks volunteers to boost city

A year in planning, a new coalition's effort is going to recruit thousands of volunteers to help make Detroit a better place to live, work and play.

Small businesses to get boost through new city loan program

Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick announced Thursday an new loan program for small businesses.

Detroit Goes Al Fresco

Give Detroiters five minutes of sun, and they'll hoist up the patio umbrellas and take the party outside. The city's full of spots for outdoor drinks and dining, for watching crowds or soaking up scenery so you don't miss a minute of precious sunshine.

Development’s Unsung Hero

Imagine a Detroit without the casinos, the new stadiums and the RiverWalk. Then take away the smaller projects, the new townhomes, lofts and homes. An unsung hero of urban revitalization, Cathy LaMont has had a hand in just about every major city development. She's built a business on chaning the face of Detroit, and she's found great success doing it.

Chicago-based developer to put retail center near faigrounds

A new shopping plaza planned for the southeast corner of Eight Mile Road and Woodward avenue will be developed by Chicago-based General Growth Properties Inc., the nation’s second-largest retail real estate investment trust.

Detroit’s neighborhood gas stations to be fuel-alternative pioneers

General Motors Corp.'s drive to put ethanol-based fuel in the tanks of more U.S. cars and trucks may transform Detroit's neighborhood gas stations and its drivers into pioneers in the use of the gasoline alternative.

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