Placemaking

Interior of Paralee Boyd Salon

Paralee Boyd Salon opens flagship location in Midtown, plans nationwide expansion

Paralee Boyd, which sets itself apart by offering its services exclusively on a walk-in basis, is opening its second location in Midtown.

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Jerry Hebron
Video: North End stakeholders envision the future of their neighborhood

With its musical heritage and unique racial integration, the North End certainly has a fascinating history. But in this video, we explore the neighborhood's future as seen by the people who will play an important role in building it.

Samoy Smith
Bagley residents lead grassroots effort to build pocket park

Creating Space Detroit hopes to raise $8,440 through the crowdfunding campaign to get started on the process of installing playground equipment, bench seating, solar lighting, a pavilion or gazebo, and a Little Free Library. 

Howard Brown, Owner of Royalty Dance Studio
44 businesses representing more than 30 neighborhoods named first Motor City Re-Store grant winners

In total, $330,000 has been awarded to the 44 businesses and another $519,000 has been earmarked for future construction projects. 

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Five businesses win TechTown “Kickstart” money to open brick-and-mortar locations in Detroit

All graduates of TechTown's 2017 Retail Boot Camp, the five businesses have each been awarded up to $5,000 to be used toward their permanent or pop-up spaces. Each should be open within the next six to 12 months.

A sampler featuring some of Sfumato's fragrances
Natural fragrance-maker opens flagship retail shop and cocktail bar in Midtown

Sfumato Fragrances celebrated the opening of its flagship retail location this past Black Friday.

Dabls African Bead Museum
Renovations and expansion planned for African Bead Museum

Though a hopefully successful crowdfunding campaign, the museum will renovate the buildings that make up the museum campus, which consist of nearly an entire block.

Kids at a Wash & Learn event
Pop-up library program celebrates successes with Free Laundry Day at westside laundromat

Libraries Without Borders and their partners are throwing a Free Laundry Day event at Coinless Laundromat on the city's west side on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Interior of Electric Park Tattoo
Electric Park Tattoo to celebrate Eastern Market grand opening

The new tattoo shop will celebrate its official grand opening with an open house, $60 flash tattoos, and a $200 gift certificate giveaway.

Rendering of Detroit Parent Collective
Co-working space, co-op pre-school, and childcare: Detroit Parent Collective opens in NW Detroit

Detroit Parent Collective recently celebrated its grand opening in the Live6 district, in a building located across from Marygrove College.

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