Despite city hall's propensity to knock down historic structures, Detroit's building stock remains pretty remarkable for a city of its size. From humble Victorians in Corktown to sprawling mansions in Indian Village, from Yamasaki's sleek and calm McGregor Conference Center to the jaw-dropping deco design on display at the Guardian Building, the city's got enough in the bricks-'n'-mortar department to keep those tourist cameras snapping.
Tom Hendrickson
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Literally minutes after Model D TV producer uploaded this video to Vimeo, it was making its rounds around the web. That's just the way we like it. Seems everyone wants to take a peek inside the rehabbed Madison building. If you haven't seen it already, go for it.
Sarah F. Cox
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Newcomers to Detroit share many of the same growing pains, says Sarah F. Cox, a 2011 transplant from Brooklyn. But the kindness of strangers pointing people in the right directions helps to overcome the disorientation of being in a strange new land. Just remember, everyone: you're welcome.
Tommy Allen
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Rapid Growth and a bus full of local doers and makers rolled out of Grand Rapids on their second cross-state trip to Detroit on earlier this month. Lifestyle Editor Tommy Allen once again discovered cross-cultural city joy using the powers of three.
claire Nelson
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Claire Nelson finds the wisdom in seeking "a common destiny in which we all play different but valuable parts" in Detroit. This is just part of her resolution for 2012. The rest is just as good. Read on and get inspired to shape the future now.
Walter Wasacz
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
It was a tough topic handled from all angles with vigor and "emotional intelligence." Not everyone agreed Detroit is experiencing gentrification but it's a good bet all can agree it's a subject worth the deep dive. Well done, everyone.
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