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The Villages
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Several enclaves around eastbound Jefferson boast fine urban living options, from historic homes to high rise apartments and condos — some riverside, others inland, but all close to downtown and Belle Isle. Known as "The Villages," they include Indian Village, English Village, Islandview Village, West Village, East Village, and the East Riverfront, which runs from GM Renaissance Center to the Roostertail.
The Villages Features
SimmerD: Local food scene looking back, going forward
Noelle Lothamer
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Noelle Lothamer spent the balance of 2011 discovering new food and drink businesses in Detroit--and enjoying every morsel. Here is her recap of a great culinary year along with a few sneak previews of more good times to come.
Treasured island: Merger of interests to benefit Belle Isle
Dennis Archambault
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Lending philanthropic and organizational support to one of the nation's most unique green spaces just got stepped up several notches with the creation of the Belle Isle Conservancy. Dennis Archambault reports there is synergy in the air and the promise of restorative efforts to come.
Vote Today: Revise Detroit City Charter, say 'Yes' to Proposal C
Vince Keenan
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
The two-year charter revision process has been one of the most open and transparent efforts Detroit has ever seen, writes Vince Keenan. Now it's time to cast your vote on Proposal C.
Where the auction is: Q&A with surreal estate innovator Jerry Paffendorf
Jon Zemke
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Jerry Paffendorf is an idea man. Not the typical idea man with grand ambitions and little execution who thinks his ideas would be great for other people. Paffendorf actually turns his dreams into reality. Jon Zemke asks all the right questions.
Model D TV: LGBT leader of color, Kirsten Ussery
Tom Hendrickson
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
We begin a new series of Model D TV episode featuring Detroit LGBT leadership of color. Our first leader is West Village-based community activist Kirsten Ussery. Tom Hendrickson shot, edited and produced.
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Development News
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Villages CDC awarded $25k grant to revamp Van Dyke corridor
The Villages CDC lands grant for bike lanes
Summer in Detroit: Home and garden tour season is upon us
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Community development organizations release right-sizing strategic framework
Intensive property survey captures state of Detroit housing, vacancy
This Old House names The Villages one of nation's best places to buy an old house
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Galvanizing Detroit's Jewish community with rent incentives
Source: CNN
One dream, many voices: the battle to redesign Detroit
Source: Christian Science Monitor
Financial Times digs Motown's optimistic tune
Source: Financial Times
Raise your voice with Community Chorus of Detroit
Source: Community Chorus of Detroit
Detroiters' neighborhood work makes it into Seattle newspaper
Source: Seattle Times
Grading Time Inc.'s 'Assignment Detroit'
Source: Time Inc.
Time: The Detroit Blog - A speical Time Inc. project
Source: Time
Time Inc. house in Detroit's West Village will be donated when mag company leaves
Source: Detroit Free Press
Time, Inc. purchases Detroit home for writers while they track city
Source: Detroit Free Press
Tweet of the Week: Do what your mother says
Source: Twitter
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