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Model D, Skillman Foundation to host #YourDetroit Twitter chat on March 3

Matthew Lewis Wednesday, February 25, 2015

The Skillman Foundation and Model D are pleased to facilitate #YourDetroit, a Twitter chat happening Tuesday, March 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. We want to hear from you about where you see yourself in the narratives forming around contemporary Detroit.

Building Communities, Detroit, Development, Sense of Place, Social Networking

Can individuals and communities generate Michigan's electricity in the future?

Nina Ignaczak Tuesday, February 24, 2015

It's a brave new energy world in Michigan. Coal is on the way out while natural gas, wind and solar are on the way in. But the bigger question is who will generate electricity in the future -- traditional utilities, or individuals and communities?

Detroit, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Public Policy

To understand change in Midtown Detroit, look to Alexandrine Street

Jon Zemke Tuesday, February 24, 2015

More than $40 million is being invested in the renovation of buildings -- big and small -- along the three blocks of West Alexandrine between Woodward Avenue and Third Street. It's here where some of the city's newest marquee business have set up shop and where the changing face of Midtown Detroit is most acutely visible.

Architecture, Detroit, Development, Placemaking, Redevelopment, Sense of Place

Midtown

What it takes to transform Southeast Michigan into a STEM Hub

Dr. Tonya Matthews Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Building a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) economy is widely seen as a pathway to prosperity. So what would it take to make Southeast Michigan a STEM Hub? Dr. Tonya Matthews, CEO of the Michigan Science Center, has a few ideas, starting with putting people first.

Detroit, Education and training, STEM Hub, Workforce/Talent development

Opinion: Detroit's leadership must engage emerging leaders and their vision of a new American Dream

Chris Grindem Monday, February 23, 2015

Chris Grindem argues that Detroit's leaders must engage with a specific group of Millennials, the city's emerging leaders, and their vision of a new American Dream. Why? Because they are convinced Detroit is in a unique, once-in-a-lifetime position to help define the future of American cities.

Building Communities, Detroit, Development, Public Policy, Transformational change, Urban Leadership

Embracing the magical: Q&A with place-based education architect David Sobel

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

In a culture so consumed by digital devices and virtual experiences, how can the natural world compete for students' attention? We talk with David Sobel, architect of place-based education, to find out.

Opinion: Detroit needs to preserve public spaces for assembly and free speech

Dennis Archambault Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Detroit's downtown parks long have been places where people exercise their constitutional right to assemble peaceably, but does private management of public spaces now stand in their way?

Civil liberties, Detroit, Placemaking, Public Policy, Sense of Place

Downtown Detroit

Winter harvest: How local farmers are extending the growing season

David Sands Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Frigid temperatures and snow don't mean you have to rule out eating fresh, regionally-sourced vegetables. Winter food production is alive and thriving in and around Michigan thanks to greenhouse growing and other season-extending technologies.

Detroit, Food and Drink, Food Economy, Small Business

Eastern Market, Near East Side

Making paczki with Sister Pie

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

In years past, we have provided you with guides to help you celebrate Paczki Day. This year, we decided to get our hands dirty and actually make paczki with 2014 Hatch contest winners, Sister Pie.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink, Shop Local, Small Business

The Villages, Hamtramck

How Motor City Mapping became a template for citywide collaboration

Walter Wasacz Friday, February 13, 2015

The Motor City Mapping project captured vital information on the condition of each of Detroit's 375,000+ parcels. It may have also created a template for citywide collaboration.

Building Communities, Detroit, Detroit Talent, Development, Public Policy, Redevelopment, Transformational change, Urban Leadership, Wayne State University

How four young chefs ignited Detroit's restaurant renaissance

Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, February 10, 2015

In three short years, four young chefs have gone from "almost famous" to big-time celebrities in the local and national culinary scenes.

Detroit, Development, Dining, Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink, Small Business

Hamtramck, Downtown Detroit, Midtown

Coming in May, the Corktown Farmers Market will feature produce grown in the neighborhood

David Sands Monday, February 09, 2015

Located on a strip of land along Michigan Avenue between the Lodge Service Drive and the Detroit Institute of Bagels, the new market will be open Thursdays, 3-7 p.m., from May through October.

Building Communities, Detroit, Development, Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink, Food Economy, Green, Placemaking, Shop Local, Small Business

Corktown

"RoboCop! The Musical" to take Delta City (aka Detroit) by storm on Feb. 19

Aaron Mondry Monday, February 09, 2015

It's a matter of debate as to whether Detroit is ready for a public monument to RoboCop, but we can all agree that the city needs "RoboCop! The Musical," which begins a nine show run at the City Theatre on Feb. 19.

Arts, Detroit, Music, Nightlife , Performing Arts

Downtown Detroit

Henry Ford in his first concept car, the Quadricycle

Can Detroit re-revolutionize the auto industry, or is Elon Musk beating us to it?

Kevin Krease Saturday, February 07, 2015

You'd think it was 1893 all over again, when a veritable 'mobility startup scene' was heating up all over the country. But is Detroit missing out on the action this time?

Advanced Manufacturing, Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Transformational change

Dilla Youth Day to celebrate legendary producer, empower local kids on Feb. 8 at Wright Museum

Keith Owens Tuesday, February 03, 2015

Dilla Youth Day, A celebration of legendary Detroit producer J Dilla and a workshop for local kids interested in music, will take place Feb. 8, 1-8 p.m. at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

City Kids, Detroit, Education and training, Museums, Music, Performing Arts

Midtown