Hamtramck is the home of a wide mix of people and customs from around the world.
The vibrant municipality features Old World customs and ideas along with a new spirit. With a walkable array of big city amenities, Hamtramck is a great place for living, shopping, visiting and having fun. The well-kept housing stock plus new loft and housing developments make it the perfect choice to call home.
The retail community presents a variety of opportunities — from Polish bakeries to funky clothing to ethnic specialties. There's a rich history of entertainment, with old neighborhood bars, cool music clubs, fringe theater, hip art, and world-famous festivals.
The 2.2 square mile enclave is conveniently located within 5 miles of downtown Detroit and is easily accessible from everywhere.
For more information about Hamtramck visit the Model D
- Visiting Guide
- Investing Guide
- Moving Guide
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| December 18, 2007 | Hip Hamtown |
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| July 24, 2007 | Model D TV: Carol Coletta |
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| May 15, 2007 | Last Call for Model D Speaker Series |
| May 8, 2007 | Unconventional Wisdom |
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| April 19, 2007 | Partnerships Create a One-Stop Shop |
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| October 3, 2006 | Model D Speaker Series |
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| August 15, 2006 | Unofficial Art |
| July 18, 2006 | Old Factory, New Industry |
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| June 20, 2006 | The Year in Mastheads |
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| March 7, 2006 | Hamtramck Visiting Guide |
| March 7, 2006 | Hamtramck Moving Guide |
| March 7, 2006 | Hamtramck Investing Guide |
| February 28, 2006 | Hamtramck Rocks Out |
| February 14, 2006 | People Movers: Detroit Workouts |
| November 22, 2005 | Dequindre Cut: The Missing Link |
| November 1, 2005 | Behind the Bricks: Lofts Exposed |
| August 23, 2005 | Hamtown Rising |
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| August 9, 2005 | Time for Transit = Now |
| August 2, 2005 | Blogs Detroit Style |
| July 18, 2005 | Let's Move Past Race |
| June 1, 2005 | Why would anyone move from New York to Detroit? |
| May 6, 2008 | Hamtramck's Design 99 offers 'not necessarily furniture' |
| April 29, 2008 | Hamtramck-produced web 'sit' com to screen episode 8 May 4 at Park Bar |
| April 1, 2008 | Chicago scribe takes in Detroit over a weekend |
| March 18, 2008 | Grad student debates options for Detroit's redevelopment |
| March 11, 2008 | MSHDA funds to target blight in Hamtramck, Detroit and Highland Park |
| March 11, 2008 | Blowout brings more than just bands and beers to Hamtramck |
| March 4, 2008 | Cool Hunting targets Hamtramck's Design 99 and Ornj Bags |
| February 19, 2008 | Mo Rocca visits Paczki Day for CBS Sunday news |
| January 22, 2008 | Design*Sponge offers savvy, comprehensive guide to Detroit design |
| December 11, 2007 | Innovative Hamtown retailer hosts winter shopping party Dec. 15 |
| October 9, 2007 | Wayne County's TURBO program spurs $40M in development |
| October 8, 2007 | Popartmonkey teams with Midtown shop to launch textile line |
| September 25, 2007 | Learn about Hamtramck's revitalization at Sept. 27 event |
| September 24, 2007 | Crain's house party draws 900 |
| September 18, 2007 | Crain's to host second Ultimate House Party |
| September 11, 2007 | Tons of fun on the agenda for this weekend |
| September 4, 2007 | LISC community development awards to be given Sept. 20 |
| August 28, 2007 | Forbes names Detroit 21st best city for singles |
| August 28, 2007 | Detroit humming with activity over Labor Day weekend |
| August 14, 2007 | TheDetroiter.com tells what came before the galleries |
| August 13, 2007 | Crain's special issue showcases living in the D |
| August 7, 2007 | Planet Ant showcases Boxfest for female artists August 9-12 |
| July 12, 2007 | Hamtramck arts incubator established |
| July 9, 2007 | Lasalle Bank commits start-up funds to DEGC to help eliminate "food desert" |
| May 10, 2007 | Immigrants contribute to Hamtramck's vibrancy, economy |
| May 3, 2007 | Detroit Renaissance unveils regional revival strategies |
| April 17, 2007 | TONIGHT: TRU's quarterly meeting to discuss DDOT efforts to bring rapid transit to Detroit |
| April 16, 2007 | 10-year plan to end homelessness announced |
| April 13, 2007 | AT&T donates $1.2M for youth technology access |
| March 20, 2007 | TRU launches transit design competition |
| March 20, 2007 | Michigan Suburbs Alliance to host annual Regional Redevelopment Summit Mar. 23 |
| March 16, 2007 | Urban farming expert in town Mar. 29-31 |
| March 12, 2007 | Fifth Third investing in southeast Michigan, to open 2 banks in Detroit |
| February 18, 2007 | Go to Hamtramck and get your paczki on today |
| February 11, 2007 | Detroit's music major draw for tourists |
| February 2, 2007 | DMCVB's D-Rod will showcase Detroit as tourist destination |
| January 22, 2007 | Townhouses, senior apartments planned for Hamtramck |
| January 21, 2007 | United Way CEO urges regional solutions to area problems |
| January 16, 2007 | Windsor, Detroit leaders need to work together on economic issues |
| December 17, 2006 | Ann Arbor News encourages regional cooperation |
| December 6, 2006 | MLUI urges local leaders to realize transit boosts development |
| November 15, 2006 | Daniel Howes: 'Shed the cynicism; One D could spell different Detroit' |
| November 13, 2006 | Free rides offered Nov. 24 to Detroit, Hamtramck, Ferndale and Royal Oak shopping areas |
| November 3, 2006 | Detroit lands $3 million in federal money to study transit in city |
| November 1, 2006 | Object Orange featured in Good Magazine |
| October 31, 2006 | US Population growth bodes well for older cities |
| October 1, 2006 | Hamtramck rock flick featured on TurnHere |
| August 29, 2006 | Kate Moss in the Motor City: W Magazine photo shoot hits stands |
| July 20, 2006 | Movie filmed in Detroit shows artistic side of the city |
| June 24, 2006 | City leading area housing market |
| May 12, 2006 | Detroit's neighborhood gas stations to be fuel-alternative pioneers |
| March 31, 2006 | Groups offer deals on trees, shrubs to encourage planting |
| November 27, 2005 | Hamtramck to build 200 homes in Grand Haven-Dyar |
| August 15, 2005 | CREW-Detroit's Back-to-School party gives supplies to 180 girls |
| August 14, 2005 | Families flock to State Fair for 100th year in Detroit |
| August 11, 2005 | |