National publications provide insight into Maurice Cox, city of Detroit’s planning director
Two recent articles were published on Cox in the last month, and they contained some interesting insights into his thinking and, well, plans.
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Hoping for changes to streetscape, pop-up park shuts down intersection in Grandmont Rosedale
A park is popping up in the middle of an intersection, and residents of the Grandmont Rosedale neighborhoods are hoping that the temporary road closures will lead to permanent improvements to the Grand River corridor and its streetscape.
New marketplace in Dequindre Cut now accepting vendor applications
The latest addition to the Dequindre Cut is the Freight Yard, a marketplace, performance space, and more, complete with food and drink vendors and even a liquor license.
Business leaders on Avenue of Fashion explore new era for the historic corridor
The Avenue of Fashion is back. With the renewed energy and interest along the strip, business leaders are thinking about how to harness that energy for long-term growth.
Large mural celebrating Bangladeshi history and culture planned for Hamtramck
The "Bangladesh: Coming to America" mural will be a tribute to Bangladeshi history and culture. Organizers say that the 44x45 foot mural will be the first large outdoor Bangladesh-themed mural in the United States.
Meta Physica hosts grand opening celebration in Corktown with preview of its raw juice bar
Meta Physica Wellness Center in Corktown is offering the community a sneak preview of its raw juice bar on Tuesday, March 20, during its grand opening celebration.
Q&A: Olga Stella of Design Core Detroit on why the future of design must be inclusive
Design Core Detroit, the organization that's shepherding Detroit's "City of Design" designation, announced its rebrand this week. We spoke to its executive director to learn more about that decision, the state of design in Detroit, and the importance of inclusive design.
New art and design gallery to open on Woodward Avenue
The Corridor Gallery is preparing to open its doors for its first exhibition, right above the Woodward Gallery. Each are part of Lawrence Technological University's Detroit Center for Design + Technology (DCDT) on Woodward Avenue.
Vegetarian and vegan food truck to open restaurant in Hamtramck
The Nosh Pit, a former food truck, will open on Yemans Street in February with a focus on sustainability.
Avalon Village continues to grow in Highland Park, adds seven properties from Michigan Land Bank
In total, Avalon Village now owns a mix of 30 houses and parcels of land on its stretch of Avalon Street, between Woodward and Second avenues. The Michigan Land Bank has deeded 11 of those properties.
Hoping for changes to streetscape, pop-up park shuts down intersection in Grandmont Rosedale
A park is popping up in the middle of an intersection, and residents of the Grandmont Rosedale neighborhoods are hoping that the temporary road closures will lead to permanent improvements to the Grand River corridor and its streetscape.
New marketplace in Dequindre Cut now accepting vendor applications
The latest addition to the Dequindre Cut is the Freight Yard, a marketplace, performance space, and more, complete with food and drink vendors and even a liquor license.
Business leaders on Avenue of Fashion explore new era for the historic corridor
The Avenue of Fashion is back. With the renewed energy and interest along the strip, business leaders are thinking about how to harness that energy for long-term growth.
Large mural celebrating Bangladeshi history and culture planned for Hamtramck
The "Bangladesh: Coming to America" mural will be a tribute to Bangladeshi history and culture. Organizers say that the 44x45 foot mural will be the first large outdoor Bangladesh-themed mural in the United States.
Meta Physica hosts grand opening celebration in Corktown with preview of its raw juice bar
Meta Physica Wellness Center in Corktown is offering the community a sneak preview of its raw juice bar on Tuesday, March 20, during its grand opening celebration.
Q&A: Olga Stella of Design Core Detroit on why the future of design must be inclusive
Design Core Detroit, the organization that's shepherding Detroit's "City of Design" designation, announced its rebrand this week. We spoke to its executive director to learn more about that decision, the state of design in Detroit, and the importance of inclusive design.
New art and design gallery to open on Woodward Avenue
The Corridor Gallery is preparing to open its doors for its first exhibition, right above the Woodward Gallery. Each are part of Lawrence Technological University's Detroit Center for Design + Technology (DCDT) on Woodward Avenue.
Vegetarian and vegan food truck to open restaurant in Hamtramck
The Nosh Pit, a former food truck, will open on Yemans Street in February with a focus on sustainability.
Avalon Village continues to grow in Highland Park, adds seven properties from Michigan Land Bank
In total, Avalon Village now owns a mix of 30 houses and parcels of land on its stretch of Avalon Street, between Woodward and Second avenues. The Michigan Land Bank has deeded 11 of those properties.
