Redevelopment

What's old is new again�and brownfield and historic preservation tax credits available to careful and diligent developers mean that old is more than just aesthetically pleasing, it's economically viable. Add in the inherent sustainability of reuse, and the triple-bottom-line survey says: redevelopment is the way to go.

Features

Businesses put best face forward with help of local fa�ade improvement programs

Amy Swift Monday, January 26, 2015

A building's visual order can have an inordinate impact on a community, which is why a number of area community development organizations have used façade improvement programs to battle blight and spur neighborhood economic development.

Opinion: It's time to demystify the process of acquiring land in the city of Detroit

Jill Ferrari Tuesday, January 20, 2015

To help inform Detroiters looking to acquire vacant land, The Greening of Detroit, Michigan Community Resources, and the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights have collaborated in developing a series of workshops called "Land Forum."

Nicole Curtis, host of HGTV's Rehab Addict, invests again in Detroit for new season

Glen Morren Thursday, January 08, 2015

The sixth season of Rehab Addict premieres Jan. 8 and will feature Nicole Curtis's latest Detroit project, a house on East Grand Boulevard near Belle Isle on the city's east side.

Five things to look forward to in 2015

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, January 06, 2015

Last year was a big one for the city of Detroit. Looking forward to 2015, here are five things we're excited about.

As they wait for contracts, local organizations prepare workers for deconstruction jobs

Amy Swift Tuesday, December 16, 2014

While demolition will make up the lion's share of the city's blight elimination efforts, Mayor Duggan and the Detroit Blight Authority are pushing to ensure that deconstruction also plays a role. Area training centers hope to prepare students for careers in both demolition and deconstruction.

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