Featured Stories

Meet Terryn Hall, Model D's next On the Ground editor

Model D Friday, September 23, 2016

Our next "On the Ground" series will take place in the Live6 neighborhood and we're excited to introduce the series' editor, Terryn Hall.

Building Communities, Detroit Talent, On the Ground

Minneapolis event celebrates artists' contributions to cities

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Artspace’s annual Breaking Ground event evolves this year from one dynamic evening of speakers and performances to an immersive, two-day "idea lab."

Arts, Building Communities, Speaker Series

It's Miller Time: Meet the Detroit educator who's helping solve water issues around the country

Martina Guzm�n Monday, September 19, 2016

Carol Miller has taught at Wayne State for 30 years and influenced countless students. She's also part of a prestigious cohort of water-quality engineers that's made an enormous contribution to the health of Michigan's waters.

Energy, Great Lakes Stewardship, Greater Lakes, Green, Life Sciences, Michigan Nightlight

Five of the greatest modern buildings in Metro Detroit

Brian Conway Monday, September 19, 2016

We asked Brian Conway, editor of a recently released book on Michigan's contributions to design, to list his favorite modern buildings in Metro Detroit.

Architecture, Arts, Sense of Place, Wayne State University

Michigan's pig problem: What to do if you see a smart, tusky animal in Michigan's outdoors

Mark Wedel Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Feral swine are an invasive wild boar intent on devouring Michigan's natural landscapes and farmland. Mark Wedel tells us why these tusky invaders are a growing threat in Michigan.

Invasive Species, Life Sciences

David Alade, left, and Steven Harris, right, on the steps of a building newly purchased by Harris

A new beginning for the North End

Cornelius Fortune Monday, September 12, 2016

The North End has seen terrible times, as residents and community members attest. But thanks to the efforts of developers, artists, and others with a vision, the narrative is shifting.

Building Communities, Development, Neighborhood Innovation, Redevelopment, Shop Local

The Detroit comic con that's changing perceptions of race in comics

Kim Eggleston Monday, September 12, 2016

A lot more people are making the pilgrimage to Detroit this fall to attend MECCA, a black-centric celebration of geekdom and creativity.

Arts, Film, Lifestyle, Performing Arts, Speaker Series

Former site of Saint-�tienne�s military manufacturing activities, the Manufacture

Three things to know about Detroit's City of Design designation

Ellen Schneider Monday, September 12, 2016

UNESCO's City of Design designation has helped members transform their cities through design. Ellen Schneider of the Detroit Creative Corridor Center writes about how Detroit can harness that same potential.

Architecture, Arts, Inspiring Innovation, Reuse / Rebuild

Open data: How access to public data is growing in Detroit

Patrick Dunn Monday, September 05, 2016

For years, Detroiters had a hard time getting reliable data in a digestible format. But thanks to greater transparency from city government, and the work of a host of other companies and organizations, access to data has never been better.

Detroit Talent, Public Policy, Science in the City, Transformational change

Detail-work by Nielbock, incorporating the iconic "Spirit of Detroit" statue

Restoring memories and forging futures with Carl Nielbock of CAN Art Handworks

Sarah Rose Sharp Monday, September 05, 2016

CAN Art Handworks, a metalsmithing facility that specializes in the restoration of historic architectural metalwork, might best be summed up in this simple mission statement: learn from history in preparation for the future.

Architecture, Arts, Neighborhood Innovation, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy

Eastern Market

HopCat: the 'anti-chain chain'

Annamarie Sysling Monday, September 05, 2016

What started as a hobby has become big business for HopCat owner Mark Sellers.

Development, Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink, Job Creation, Start Up / Scale Up

Midtown

Chinatown kiosk at Peterborough and Cass

The yin and yang of Detroit's fastest changing neighborhood

Walter Wasacz Monday, August 29, 2016

For the first article in our series on walking as a means of neighborhood discovery, Walter Wasacz heads to Chinatown, a place where booming economic activity confronts history.

Building Communities, Development, Entrepreneurs, Immigration, Sense of Place

Midtown

A region of opportunity: How Metro Detroit is helping its immigrant population succeed

Aaron Mondry Sunday, August 28, 2016

In the second installment of our series on solutions to regional issues, we explore how cities and community groups are helping Metro Detroit's immigrants overcome the many challenges they face when coming to America.

Civil liberties, Immigration, Move to Detroit, Public Policy, Transformational change

Kids having fun at the Palmer Park playground

The People's Park: How grassroots organizers have reinvigorated Palmer Park

Brian Allnutt Saturday, August 27, 2016

A real sense of energy and community has emerged at Palmer Park, thanks in large part to the nonprofit People for Palmer Park.

Building Communities, Forestry, Green, Life Sciences, Placemaking, Woodward Avenue

University Commons - Palmer Park

Harnessing Detroit's green infrastructure potential

Model D Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 8, when five panelists share how they've made an impact on the city by using nature to create a balance between built and natural environments.

Blue/Green Infrastructure, Speaker Series, Sustainability