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Hamtramck

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


 

Places to Move Featuring: Vet Park Lofts Click here to see: Live/Work Spaces Loft/ Condo To Buy Shopping & Services Featuring: Barberella Click here to see: Clothing Footwear Grocery Hair Salons Hardware Jewelry Specialty
Eat & Drink Featuring: Polish Village Click here to see: Bakeries Cafes and Coffee houses Restaurants Nightlife Featuring: Small's Click here to see: Bars
Culture & Recreation Featuring: Planet Ant Click here to see: Galleries Library & Schools Museums Theaters Organizations Featuring: The Detroit Zen Center Click here to see: Education Government Social & Community

Hamtramck Stories

May 6, 2008Detroit Wants Art Now, So Here It Is
May 6, 2008Why Brownfields are Sexy: Clean Water and Air, a Better Economy, a Stronger Detroit
April 1, 2008McMillin's Detroit: A Veteran Guide Takes Us Through Detroit Then and Now
March 25, 200816 Sweet Developments in Detroit
March 25, 20088 Slam-Dunk Ways Detroit is Getting More Green
February 25, 2008Model D-troiters: Gina Reichert and Mitch Cope
February 19, 2008The Real (Estate) Deal
February 5, 2008Model D Speaker Series: Detroit Sells
December 18, 2007Hip Hamtown
December 11, 2007Great Groceries
October 30, 2007The 3 R's in the D
August 28, 2007Model D TV: Lou Glazer
August 21, 2007Inspiration from Within
July 31, 2007Survey: Preparing Talent
July 31, 2007Becoming a City for the World
July 24, 2007Meditations on Green
July 24, 2007Model D TV: Carol Coletta
June 26, 2007Detroit in Motion
June 26, 2007We Got 100 of 'em
June 26, 2007A Few of Our Favorite Things
May 29, 2007Take a Regional Transit Survey
May 15, 2007Last Call for Model D Speaker Series
May 8, 2007Unconventional Wisdom
April 24, 2007Survey: Race Relations
April 19, 2007Partnerships Create a One-Stop Shop
April 3, 2007Rethinking Neighborhood
March 20, 2007Less Can Be More
March 14, 2007Pitching for a Home Run
March 13, 2007Show Your 'D'
February 27, 2007Model D-troiter: Carl Oxley III
February 14, 2007Welcome to the Next Detroit
February 13, 2007Take a Community Survey
February 6, 2007Trains to Planes Without Automobiles
January 16, 2007metromode: a voice for the new economy
October 31, 2006What Makes Cities Smart
October 3, 2006Model D Speaker Series
September 19, 2006Telling a Detroit Story
September 5, 2006Take a Model D Survey
August 15, 2006Unofficial Art
July 18, 2006Old Factory, New Industry
June 20, 2006The Transformation Continues
June 20, 2006The Year in Mastheads
June 20, 2006Model D: What's in the Name
June 6, 2006Beyond the Rustbelt
June 6, 2006Detroit is Flat
April 18, 2006Detroit's Global Vibe 3: Reporter's Notebook
March 28, 2006How Do You Visit the D?
March 14, 2006NEZs Seal the Deal
March 7, 2006Hamtramck Visiting Guide
March 7, 2006Hamtramck Moving Guide
March 7, 2006Hamtramck Investing Guide
February 28, 2006Hamtramck Rocks Out
February 14, 2006People Movers: Detroit Workouts
November 22, 2005Dequindre Cut: The Missing Link
November 1, 2005Behind the Bricks: Lofts Exposed
August 23, 2005Hamtown Rising
August 16, 2005Immigration and the Shrinking City
August 9, 2005Time for Transit = Now
August 2, 2005Blogs Detroit Style
July 18, 2005Let's Move Past Race
June 1, 2005Why would anyone move from New York to Detroit?

Hamtramck in the News

May 6, 2008Hamtramck's Design 99 offers 'not necessarily furniture'
April 29, 2008Hamtramck-produced web 'sit' com to screen episode 8 May 4 at Park Bar
April 1, 2008Chicago scribe takes in Detroit over a weekend
March 18, 2008Grad student debates options for Detroit's redevelopment
March 11, 2008MSHDA funds to target blight in Hamtramck, Detroit and Highland Park
March 11, 2008Blowout brings more than just bands and beers to Hamtramck
March 4, 2008Cool Hunting targets Hamtramck's Design 99 and Ornj Bags
February 19, 2008Mo Rocca visits Paczki Day for CBS Sunday news
January 22, 2008Design*Sponge offers savvy, comprehensive guide to Detroit design
December 11, 2007Innovative Hamtown retailer hosts winter shopping party Dec. 15
October 9, 2007Wayne County's TURBO program spurs $40M in development
October 8, 2007Popartmonkey teams with Midtown shop to launch textile line
September 25, 2007Learn about Hamtramck's revitalization at Sept. 27 event
September 24, 2007Crain's house party draws 900
September 18, 2007Crain's to host second Ultimate House Party
September 11, 2007Tons of fun on the agenda for this weekend
September 4, 2007LISC community development awards to be given Sept. 20
August 28, 2007Forbes names Detroit 21st best city for singles
August 28, 2007Detroit humming with activity over Labor Day weekend
August 14, 2007TheDetroiter.com tells what came before the galleries
August 13, 2007Crain's special issue showcases living in the D
August 7, 2007Planet Ant showcases Boxfest for female artists August 9-12
July 12, 2007Hamtramck arts incubator established
July 9, 2007Lasalle Bank commits start-up funds to DEGC to help eliminate "food desert"
May 10, 2007Immigrants contribute to Hamtramck's vibrancy, economy
May 3, 2007 Detroit Renaissance unveils regional revival strategies
April 17, 2007TONIGHT: TRU's quarterly meeting to discuss DDOT efforts to bring rapid transit to Detroit
April 16, 200710-year plan to end homelessness announced
April 13, 2007AT&T donates $1.2M for youth technology access
March 20, 2007TRU launches transit design competition
March 20, 2007Michigan Suburbs Alliance to host annual Regional Redevelopment Summit Mar. 23
March 16, 2007Urban farming expert in town Mar. 29-31
March 12, 2007Fifth Third investing in southeast Michigan, to open 2 banks in Detroit
February 18, 2007Go to Hamtramck and get your paczki on today
February 11, 2007Detroit's music major draw for tourists
February 2, 2007DMCVB's D-Rod will showcase Detroit as tourist destination
January 22, 2007Townhouses, senior apartments planned for Hamtramck
January 21, 2007United Way CEO urges regional solutions to area problems
January 16, 2007Windsor, Detroit leaders need to work together on economic issues
December 17, 2006Ann Arbor News encourages regional cooperation
December 6, 2006MLUI urges local leaders to realize transit boosts development
November 15, 2006Daniel Howes: 'Shed the cynicism; One D could spell different Detroit'
November 13, 2006Free rides offered Nov. 24 to Detroit, Hamtramck, Ferndale and Royal Oak shopping areas
November 3, 2006Detroit lands $3 million in federal money to study transit in city
November 1, 2006Object Orange featured in Good Magazine
October 31, 2006US Population growth bodes well for older cities
October 1, 2006Hamtramck rock flick featured on TurnHere
August 29, 2006Kate Moss in the Motor City: W Magazine photo shoot hits stands
July 20, 2006Movie filmed in Detroit shows artistic side of the city
June 24, 2006City leading area housing market
May 12, 2006Detroit's neighborhood gas stations to be fuel-alternative pioneers
March 31, 2006Groups offer deals on trees, shrubs to encourage planting
November 27, 2005Hamtramck to build 200 homes in Grand Haven-Dyar
August 15, 2005CREW-Detroit's Back-to-School party gives supplies to 180 girls
August 14, 2005Families flock to State Fair for 100th year in Detroit
August 11, 2005