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Southwest Detroit

Southwest Detroit is located two miles outside of downtown and possesses some of the strongest neighborhoods and commercial districts in the city. Mexicantown, for example, is known for its many Mexican restaurants and ethnic flavor. The area attracts a large number of suburban and Canadian tourists.

Southwest Detroit is an exciting area for many reasons: its ethnic diversity, strong commercial districts, dense residential areas, successful cultural and community organizations, and many former residents still loyal to the old neighborhood.

For more information about Southwest Detroit visit the Model D
Visiting Guide
- Investing Guide
- Moving Guide

Places to Move Featuring: Southwest Solutions Apartments Click here to see: Loft/Apt To Lease Senior Living Single Family Homes Shopping & Services Featuring: Junque Shop Antiques Click here to see: Antiques Banks Clothing Footwear Grocery Spa Specialty
Eat & Drink Featuring: Vince's Italian Restaurant Click here to see: Bakeries Ice cream Restaurants Nightlife Featuring: Bridge Cafe Click here to see: Bars Clubs Music, Theaters and Venues
Culture & Recreation Featuring: Patton Park Click here to see: Heritage Music Parks Theaters Organizations Featuring: Southwest Solutions Click here to see: Education Government Healthcare Religious Social & Community

Southwest Detroit Stories

June 30, 2009Microloans Bring Macro-Benefit to Detroit
June 9, 2009Charter Reform Spells Change for Detroit
June 9, 2009Taco Nirvana by the Truckload: The Glories of Street-side Eats in Southwest Detroit
May 26, 2009Old and Green: Detroit Innovators and Renovators Give Buildings Sustainable Overhauls
April 28, 2009Walkable City: Get On Your Feet, Detroit
February 24, 2009Model D TV: Saucy El Barzon serves up Ital-Mex flavors
February 17, 2009Solutions for Southwest Detroit: Nonprofit Developer Gets It Right
January 20, 2009Immigrants in the 313: 'This is Where the Future Begins'
January 13, 2009Hey Mitch: Detroit Primed to Play More Than Defense
January 13, 200937 Minutes in Southwest Detroit with Estaban Castro
January 6, 2009Detroiters Want to Recycle Here
December 16, 2008Model D 2008 Photos in Review
November 4, 2008Crawl Through Southwest Detroit This Saturday
October 14, 2008Maize, Blue and Detroit, Too: U-M Grads Find Promise in City's Future
October 14, 2008Maize, Blue and Detroit, Too: U-M Grads Find Promise in City's Future
August 5, 2008Hot Art Starts at Furnace Design Studio
May 20, 2008Speaker Series This Week -- Sign Up Now!
May 20, 2008Lofts Exposed: A Look at the Real, Raw, 100% Pure Spaces in Detroit
May 20, 2008The List: Where to Find Raw Lofts in Detroit
May 20, 2008Lofts Exposed: A Look at the Real, Raw, 100% Pure Spaces in Detroit
May 6, 2008Why Brownfields are Sexy: Clean Water and Air, a Better Economy, a Stronger Detroit
May 6, 2008Why Brownfields are Sexy: Clean Water and Air, a Better Economy, a Stronger Detroit
May 6, 2008Detroit Wants Art Now, So Here It Is
April 15, 2008Speaker Series This Wednesday -- Sign Up Now
April 8, 2008Architects Working on a 'Green Zone' for 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
March 11, 2008Visit Southwest Detroit, or Curing Your I-75 Orange Barrel Fever
February 19, 2008The Real (Estate) Deal
February 5, 2008Model D Speaker Series: Detroit Sells
December 11, 2007Great Groceries
November 27, 2007Buy Detroit, Build Detroit
November 6, 2007Growing Detroit Retail
October 30, 2007The 3 R's in the D
October 2, 2007Culturally United
October 2, 2007Culturally United
September 4, 2007Detroit is Flat
August 28, 2007Model D TV: Lou Glazer
August 21, 2007Inspiration from Within
August 7, 2007Growing in Detroit
July 31, 2007Survey: Preparing Talent
July 31, 2007Becoming a City for the World
July 24, 2007Model D TV: Carol Coletta
June 26, 2007Detroit in Motion
June 26, 2007A Few of Our Favorite Things
June 26, 2007We Got 100 of 'em
June 19, 2007Sidewalking
May 29, 2007Take a Regional Transit Survey
May 15, 2007Last Call for Model D Speaker Series
May 8, 2007Unconventional Wisdom
May 1, 2007Viva, Mexicantown!
April 24, 2007Survey: Race Relations
April 19, 2007Partnerships Create a One-Stop Shop
April 17, 2007Hot Houses Revisited
April 3, 2007Rethinking Neighborhood
March 14, 2007Pitching for a Home Run
March 13, 2007Show Your 'D'
February 27, 2007Banking on Southwest's Spirit
February 14, 2007Welcome to the Next Detroit
February 13, 2007Take a Community Survey
February 6, 2007Getting Attached to Strings
February 6, 2007Trains to Planes Without Automobiles
January 16, 2007metromode: a voice for the new economy
December 5, 2006Model D-troiter: Pablo Davis
October 31, 2006What Makes Cities Smart
October 3, 2006Model D Speaker Series
September 26, 2006A Night Out with ... Aliccia Berg Bollig
September 19, 2006His Personal Walden
September 19, 2006Telling a Detroit Story
September 19, 2006His Personal Walden
September 5, 2006Take a Model D Survey
August 15, 2006Unofficial Art
August 15, 2006Unofficial Art
August 1, 2006Shop Your Block
July 18, 2006Doug McIntosh's Detroit
June 20, 2006The Transformation Continues
June 20, 2006The Year in Mastheads
June 20, 2006Model D: What's in the Name
June 13, 2006The River Doctor
June 13, 2006The River Doctor
June 13, 2006True Bohemia
June 6, 2006Detroit is Flat
June 6, 2006Beyond the Rustbelt
May 16, 2006Development's Unsung Hero
April 25, 2006Kwame Kilpatrick: Growing the 'Next Detroit'
March 28, 2006How Do You Visit the D?
March 14, 2006NEZs Seal the Deal
March 7, 2006Making Movies in Motown
February 21, 2006Southwest Detroit Visiting Guide
February 21, 2006Southwest Detroit Investing Guide
February 21, 2006Southwest Detroit Moving Guide
January 31, 2006'Hood Ornaments
December 6, 2005Detroit Myths Debunked
November 15, 2005Uniting Southwest Detroit
November 1, 2005Day of the Dead Comes Alive
November 1, 2005Behind the Bricks: Lofts Exposed
October 25, 2005Seeing Red
October 17, 2005A Day in the Life of Southwest Detroit
October 10, 2005Gentrification?
September 13, 2005Detroit 101
August 16, 2005Immigration and the Shrinking City
August 9, 2005Time for Transit = Now
August 2, 2005Can Farming Take Root In Detroit?
August 2, 2005Blogs Detroit Style
July 26, 2005Main Street Detroit Takes Shape
July 18, 2005Let's Move Past Race
July 7, 2005Baseball Lives In Detroit

Southwest Detroit in the News

June 30, 2009fDi Magazine names Detroit a city of the future
June 23, 2009Tweet of the Week: Boats and dinosaurs... sorta
June 23, 2009The bottom-up process is the key to renewal, revival, Richard Florida says
June 23, 2009Council by Districts initiative is vital to Detroit, Francis Grunow says in Freep
June 16, 2009Tweet of the Week: Safety first, Detroit Zoo, and the happy feet skaters triumph
June 16, 2009Song, video celebrates all Detroit has to offer
June 16, 2009'Home Is More Than Our House': WDET's coverage of facing Detroit's mortgage crisis
June 2, 2009Some Southwest leaders contend second bridge is bad for the community
May 19, 2009Immigration may be the key to economic growth in SE Michigan
May 12, 2009Detroit tweetin': Detroit's tweet of the week
April 7, 2009Model D is looking for an intern or two for the summer
March 31, 2009Here's one more reminder: Model D is now on Twitter
March 24, 2009Detroit's border shouldn't end at Eight Mile
March 24, 2009Want a little more Model D? Then follow us on Twitter
January 6, 2009Sections of Detroit's Michigan Ave. getting carpool lanes
December 16, 2008The Detroit News finds 50 fun things to do under $50
November 18, 2008Freep looks at how art and energy brought back apartment building in SW Detroit
October 28, 2008LA Times writer finds Mexico in Detroit, sees Southwest growing
September 2, 2008Detroit's newest Catholic school offers something a little different
August 5, 2008Southwest Detroit grocers growing, renovating, lookin' good
May 27, 2008West Side brownfield planned for plaza development
May 13, 2008The Toronto Star highlights the magic of the Motor City
May 13, 2008Film development Web site says, 'Send them to Detroit'
March 18, 2008Grad student debates options for Detroit's redevelopment
March 11, 2008MSHDA funds to target blight in Hamtramck, Detroit and Highland Park
March 4, 2008AP highlights Southwest's growth, Latino flavor
March 4, 2008Marathon's $1.9B expansion to begin this spring
February 12, 2008Health of Detroit River dramatically improved
February 5, 2008Detroit ranks in fifth in nation in exports
January 22, 2008Design*Sponge offers savvy, comprehensive guide to Detroit design
January 22, 2008Mayor to unveil economic stimulus plan
January 22, 2008$5.2M program aims to increase home ownership
January 15, 2008Neighborhood success stories to be shared at Skillman Kids Matter Here Summit
January 8, 2008Skillman neighborhood grants leverage $400M investment
December 18, 2007Detroit residential sales continue uptick
December 4, 2007Development financing incentives topic of Dec. 5 workshop
November 27, 2007Detroit ranks 64 on list of world's most livable cities
November 13, 2007Two-part workshop to explain SW Detroit investment incentives
November 8, 2007RFK Jr. speaks about importance of Detroit River to city's economic health
October 23, 2007CAID and Southwest Housing team up for home ownership seminar
October 9, 2007Wayne County's TURBO program spurs $40M in development
September 24, 2007Crain's house party draws 900
September 18, 2007Crain's to host second Ultimate House Party
September 4, 2007LISC community development awards to be given Sept. 20
August 28, 2007Forbes names Detroit 21st best city for singles
August 13, 2007Crain's special issue showcases living in the D
July 31, 2007Shop Your Block in Southwest Detroit this weekend
July 9, 2007Lasalle Bank commits start-up funds to DEGC to help eliminate "food desert"
July 8, 2007Ft. Wayne comes alive with Civil War reenactments
June 5, 2007Bo House to host 2nd Annual Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music June 8-9
June 4, 2007New co-ed Catholic high school in Southwest Detroit being supported by local employers
May 21, 2007Cargo at Port of Detroit up 60%
May 6, 2007Mercado boosts entrepreneurship in SW Detroit
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 27, 2007City offering scholarships to displaced workers
March 20, 2007TRU launches transit design competition
March 17, 2007Detroit leads region in new housing starts
March 16, 2007Urban farming expert in town Mar. 29-31
March 12, 2007Fifth Third investing in southeast Michigan, to open 2 banks in Detroit
March 7, 2007Auction of 260 Detroit homes set for Mar. 17-18
March 2, 2007Talks begin on 2nd bridge: State officials interview Delray residents
February 22, 2007 Wayne County Land Bank plans 3 developments in Detroit, 1 in Highland Park
February 2, 2007DMCVB's D-Rod will showcase Detroit as tourist destination
January 21, 2007United Way CEO urges regional solutions to area problems
January 16, 2007Detroit home sales increase, buck statewide trend
January 16, 2007Restaurant and bar development marches on despite some recent closings
January 16, 2007Windsor, Detroit leaders need to work together on economic issues
January 11, 2007Immigration an economic boost to Southwest Detroit
December 17, 2006Ann Arbor News encourages regional cooperation
December 6, 2006MLUI urges local leaders to realize transit boosts development
November 27, 2006Shop Detroit event Saturday; city offers parking discounts
November 25, 2006Detroit students get hands-on experience restoring historic home
November 9, 2006Transit planners recommend commuter rail for AA-Detroit line
November 3, 2006Detroit lands $3 million in federal money to study transit in city
October 31, 2006US Population growth bodes well for older cities
October 6, 2006Indiana University to host techno roots conference
September 24, 2006Detroit News photoblogs Tour de Troit
September 17, 2006City's real estate market on upswing
September 17, 2006Growing Mexican population celebrates history, culture
September 8, 2006Police Department brings back 150 officers
August 29, 2006Kate Moss in the Motor City: W Magazine photo shoot hits stands
August 21, 2006Crain's offers 'Living and Investing in the D' special section
July 12, 200625 neighborhoods targeted for property tax breaks
June 24, 2006City leading area housing market
May 29, 2006ARISE Detroit coalition seeks volunteers to boost city
May 26, 2006Small businesses to get boost through new city loan program
May 12, 2006Detroit's neighborhood gas stations to be fuel-alternative pioneers
May 7, 2006Anglers find big catches on Detroit River this season
April 17, 2006If Detroit reforms its budget, it could be a role model
April 8, 2006Detroit-Windsor crossing key to industries
March 31, 2006Groups offer deals on trees, shrubs to encourage planting
March 30, 2006Group is all green thumbs when it comes to Detroit
January 9, 2006Mercado seeks vendors in Mexicantown
December 27, 2005Increase in truck traffic calls for new Detroit/Windsor border crossing
December 19, 2005Crain’s announces best managed nonprofit winners
November 11, 2005More than $500,000 in state grants given to two Detroit projects
October 28, 2005New police district center opens in Southwest Detroit
October 27, 2005Two Downtown and Mexicantown buildings to benefit from brownfield tax credits.
October 26, 2005Southwest Detroit nonprofit seeks to revive West Vernor
October 20, 2005Customs upgrade would change face of Southwest
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, 2005Detroit found to be most liberal U.S. city
August 10, 2005Some Detroit neighborhoods to see substantial property tax reduction
August 8, 2005Detroit Metro Airport posts best-ever first half
August 8, 2005Foundation to keep commitment to Detroit
August 4, 2005AirTran to Launch Atlanta-to-Detroit Service
August 4, 2005Fashion Week shows off Detroit's glam best
August 3, 2005Detroit Tops List of America's 'Most Independent Cities' for Home Sellers
August 2, 2005Thompson, Skillman foundations to team up on charter high schools in Detroit
July 31, 2005Teens use summer to help Detroit
July 29, 2005Ann Arbor-Detroit transit plan gets boost $100 million federal grant
June 13, 2005Redevelopment effort in neighborhoods paying off
June 13, 2005DTE Energy Foundation Grant to Help Build Gateway to Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge

Southwest Detroit Real Estate Development News

June 23, 2009LISC invests $3M over 3 years into Detroit community development orgs
June 9, 2009Community Foundation celebrates 25 years of good deeds with surprise $25,000 grants
June 9, 2009LISC accepting nominations for CDC of the year
June 9, 2009WDET, Model D partner on series looking at how Detroiters are facing the foreclosure crisis
June 2, 2009Map outlines greenways progress around Detroit
May 12, 2009Four storefronts brightened up along W. Vernor in Southwest Detroit
May 12, 2009Much to everyone's relief, Gateway Project nearing completion
May 5, 2009Southwest Solutions recognized as one of top affordable housing developers in nation
April 21, 2009State land bank going green, offering vacant lots up as community gardens
April 14, 2009Sign up for the Open City talk on small business survival April 21
April 7, 2009DDOT will use $37.5M to upgrade fleet, signage, shelters
March 31, 2009LISC invests $30.5M into Detroit neighborhoods in 2008
March 24, 2009City hosts series of meetings to solicit resident input on foreclosure stabilization
February 24, 2009Cultural center brightens up W. Vernor in SW Detroit
February 24, 2009Model D & Open City unite for energy-filled discussion on location
February 17, 2009Info sessions to inform developers, CDCs about neighborhood stabilization funds
January 20, 2009Caffeine round up: Cafe con Leche relocates to W. Vernor and Biggby Coffee set to open on Woodward
January 13, 2009$2.5M invested into 14-unit apartment building in Southwest Detroit
January 6, 2009Urban Neighborhoods Initiative begins targeted park planning in Southwest Detroit
December 16, 2008Southwest Housing granted $300K to redevelop former cigar factory on Michigan Ave.
December 2, 2008Kellogg grant to promote Detroit's tourist nodes
November 13, 2008Southwest Detroit pub and grub tour post-mortem: taquerias and dive bars
November 11, 2008$47.1M neighborhood stabilization plan presented to Council
November 11, 2008Southwest Detroit seats itself with some new public art
October 28, 2008Clark Park-fronting day spa opens in Southwest Detroit
September 30, 2008City Council adopts non-motorized plan that calls for 400 miles of bike lanes in the Motor City
September 30, 2008AIA sustainable design program kicks off with Oct. 6 meeting
September 9, 2008Hit the town by bike during upcoming Tour de Troit event and Wheelhouse tours
September 2, 2008Southwest Detroit Passport offers incentive to "Explore the Detour"
August 5, 2008Tour Detroit's urban farms and community gardens tomorrow evening
August 5, 2008Southwest Detroit publishes map, soon to issue passport to lure visitors to dining options
August 5, 2008Round-up: Crepes are here, new banquet hall and dining for Southwest, and more
July 29, 2008Wayne County land bank to release 7,000 properties
July 29, 2008Recycle Here! expands reach throughout city, adds drop-off locations
May 27, 2008Detroit preservation group releases list of 10 endangered buildings, announces name change
May 20, 2008D-Biz: Hygrade Deli serves select meats, friendly service for 37 years
May 6, 2008Southwest Detroit restaurant, Inferno, will serve up nuevo Latino cuisine
May 6, 2008New Detroit greenways coordinator will boost efforts to create city trails
April 29, 2008Speaker Series follow-up: How Southwest Detroit Grows
April 22, 2008Springwells Village in Southwest Detroit sees investment in 5 parks
April 22, 2008D-Biz: Counting 21 businesses in 19 neighborhoods, and we want more of your faves
April 15, 200824-unit Springwells Townhomes break ground, to include 11 units of 'grandfamilies' housing
March 25, 2008Greening of Detroit expands Corktown offices, plans busy spring season
March 18, 2008Southwest Solutions awarded $565,000 to fight foreclosures
March 4, 2008Detroit one of 9 cities chosen for AIA sustainability audit, planning session
February 26, 2008City looking for developer to create 4,000 units of permanent housing for homeless
February 12, 2008State's first HOV lane to debut on Michigan Ave.
December 4, 2007Historic Fort Wayne Coalition clocks 6,000 volunteer hours in 2007, accomplishments are many
November 20, 2007D-Biz: El Valle Optical brings sophisticated specs to Southwest Detroit
October 2, 2007Social Compact study findings make powerful statement about Detroit's growing core
September 25, 2007Networking group launched to encourage new Detroit businesses
September 18, 2007Southwest Detroit secures state's first Business Improvement District
September 11, 2007Process underway to have portions of Michigan Ave. designated as historic
August 14, 2007Detroit LISC awarded $100K for neighborhood development
July 24, 2007DDOT seeking public input on 3 rapid transit lines
July 17, 2007Learn about brownfield redevelopment July 24 and 25
July 17, 2007Detroit development is target for new ShoreBank loan fund manager
July 10, 2007Roundup: What's new all over town
June 19, 2007LISC unveils $100M of "Neighborhoods Now" planned investment
June 12, 2007Mixed-use redevelopement of Clark Park-facing La Sed Building completed
June 5, 2007Michigan Avenue "Downtown to Downtown" collaborative to focus on strengthening corridor
May 29, 2007Thinking about jumping into urban development? Brownfield seminar will answer your questions
May 15, 2007National Bike to Work Day hits the Woodward corridor on Friday, May 18
May 15, 2007SW Detroit lands new National City branch
April 17, 2007City tax incentives available for small businesses
April 10, 2007Only a few spots available in upcoming Detroit Orientation Institute
April 10, 2007Spring has sprung, and there are trees to be planted
March 27, 2007Roundup: restaurants, H&R Block open around town
March 20, 20074 buildings, 90 units under development by Southwest Housing
March 20, 2007Cityscape event to discuss historic preservation's effect on state economy
March 20, 2007Public input sessions held for Detroit Transit Options for Growth Study
March 13, 2007Construction on West Vernor/Livernois retail center near completion
February 20, 2007Roundup: New bars, restaurants and shops open around town
February 6, 2007City Council task force recommends recycling implementation by 2009
February 6, 2007New 24-hour CVS opens on Michigan Avenue
February 6, 2007$400,000 awarded to arts community to establish Cultural Alliance of SE Michigan
January 30, 2007$150,000 in facade improvements for Gigante Prince Valley market in Southwest Detroit
January 16, 2007Clark Park Coalition celebrates 15 years, completion of new outdoor ice rink
January 9, 2007Bagley Housing celebrates decade of investment, will complete 23 homes in 2007
December 12, 2006New Argentine grill on W. Vernor adds to Latin American offerings
December 12, 2006Pro-bono lawyers honored for helping Detroit development move ahead
November 28, 2006Odd Fellows Hall ready for occupancy
November 21, 200650 housing units under development in Southwest Detroit
November 14, 2006Six civic groups come together as 'One D' to seek regional solutions
October 31, 2006Officials gather for $17 million Mercado/Welcome Center ribbon cutting
October 24, 2006Southwest Detroit and Dearborn Greenway to break ground
October 24, 2006Preservationists sign on to unified vision
October 24, 2006Holy Redeemer preservation work underway
October 17, 2006Four neighborhoods get $35,000 facade grants from city
October 3, 2006Streetscaping, resurfacing of Michigan Avenue nears completion
September 19, 2006Wayne County to host Nuisance Abatement Seminar
September 12, 2006Crain's to throw house parties at 40 Detroit homes
September 5, 2006Tour de Troit ready to roll for 5th year of city bike ride
September 5, 2006Nine shopping districts move ahead toward Re$tore Detroit designations
August 29, 2006Crain's 'Living in the D' guides still available
August 22, 2006$4 million retail center going up in Southwest Detroit
August 15, 2006Facade-improvement funds help Southwest businesses
July 11, 2006Detroit visitors bureau offers $50 gas card summer promotion
June 27, 2006Summer in the city kicks into high gear
June 27, 2006New DET stickers show some Detroit love with Euro style
June 20, 200612 residential units, large commercial space going into rehabbed bar building in Southwest
June 13, 2006Preservation Wayne celebrates 30 years of efforts, looks ahead
May 23, 2006LISC, Southwest nonprofits to create community strategies together
May 16, 2006Detroiters to bike to work en masse
May 9, 2006Delray kids get new place to play
May 2, 2006WARM training center works to bring energy efficiency to the D
May 2, 2006Cityscape aims to educate Detroiters about national retailers
May 2, 2006May kicks off makeovers in Motor City
April 18, 2006Oddfellows Halll renovation 75 percent complete in Southwest Detroit
April 18, 2006City's second environmental forum to discuss quality of life issues
March 28, 2006Beatthetrain to kick off this year's weekly rides on Saturday
March 21, 2006$2.1 million rehab of Lithuanian Hall under way in Southwest
March 14, 2006Greening of Detroit working to coordinate, link greenways projects
March 7, 2006New library opens its doors in Southwest Detroit
October 25, 2005Odd Fellows Hall getting high-tech makeover
September 13, 2005Tour De Troit, support Greenlink and promote biking in the city
August 15, 2005A $17 million project in Mexicantown to attract visitors, entrepreneurs, residents
August 12, 2005Federal Grant to help clean up neighborhoods and plant vegetation
August 11, 2005Detroit-Ann Arbor rail plan gets $100 million look
August 8, 2005U-M to offer a new certificate program in real estate development
August 7, 2005New garden will stimulate the senses of touch, smell
August 5, 2005Hilton Head buys portfolio of over 400 homes in Detroit
August 1, 2005Detroit Agriculture Network shows off Detroit’s best gardens
August 1, 2005Shop Your Block and enjoy the new developments along West Vernor
July 25, 2005Day trips in the D
June 20, 2005Habitat for Humanity Begins Detroit Blitz Build