Environment & Sustainability

Coverage of green innovations, and climate and environment issues and developments, especially those told by local voices and that offer solutions for community concerns.

Detroit Bagels aims to turn long vacant Corktown building into new home

The Detroit Institute of Bagels plans to take a longtime vacant building in Corktown and turn it into its home this year. The 1-year-old company was founded by brothers Ben […]

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Beal Group renovates 31 homes in Hamtramck, Brightmoor, Highland Park
Green City Diaries: The journey begins now

Our first new series of 2012 is going to be a good one. The Green Garage and Model D combine forces each month to talk about sustainability, one story at a time. Matthew Piper reports from a bike lane near you.   

Model D TV: LGBT leader of color Adrienne Maree Brown

Don't change that dial. It's time for another great episode of Model D TV. Our series on Detroit leaders of color in the LGBT community continues with this video interview with social activist Adrienne Maree Brown.

Publisher’s notebook: Unlocking the City

Claire Nelson finds the wisdom in seeking "a common destiny in which we all play different but valuable parts" in Detroit. This is just part of her resolution for 2012. The rest is just as good. Read on and get inspired to shape the future now.  

Fusion Coolant Systems leverages Accelerate Michigan win for Detroit hires
Shifting Gears: IdeaLab to showcase Detroit entrepreneurs and innovators

For our second IdeaLab collab with the University of Michigan, we've invited people building stronger communities and addressing social needs in Detroit. The event is Jan. 20. Register now.

Wheelhouse pops up at Compuware HQ downtown
Detroit Revitalization fellows announced
TechTown’s ENRG Systems turns Accelerate Michigan win into biz momentum

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