The University Commons-Palmer Park district is located in northwest Detroit, in an area bounded by the Lodge Freeway to the south, Wyoming to the west, Eight Mile to the north and Lawton to the east.
The area is home to some of Detroit’s premier neighborhoods, including Palmer Woods, Sherwood Forrest, University District and Green Acres. It also boasts established Detroit institutions like Palmer Park, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit Golf Club and Marygrove College. Plus, there are great nightlife options (Bakers Keyboard lounge, LaDolce Vita, Menjo’s) and the historic Avenue Of Fashion. With so much to explore, University Commons is a dynamic place to live, work and play.
For more information about University Commons-Palmer Park visit the Model D:
- Visiting Guide
- Investing Guide
- Moving Guide
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| April 21, 2009 | State land bank going green, offering vacant lots up as community gardens |
| April 14, 2009 | $65,000 Community Foundation grant to fund Eight Mile code enforcement |
| April 7, 2009 | DDOT will use $37.5M to upgrade fleet, signage, shelters |
| November 11, 2008 | $47.1M neighborhood stabilization plan presented to Council |
| October 28, 2008 | $2.3M artist learning center opens on 7 Mile |
| October 28, 2008 | ShoeHouseBoulevard brings shoes, bags, acessories to Avenue of Fashion |
| September 30, 2008 | City Council adopts non-motorized plan that calls for 400 miles of bike lanes in the Motor City |
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| July 29, 2008 | Wayne County land bank to release 7,000 properties |
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| July 22, 2008 | PIME Missionaries invest millions into improving their University District HQ |
| June 3, 2008 | $1.2M renovation of Frank Lloyd Wright's Turkel house reveals architect's original vision |
| June 3, 2008 | HGTV show headed to Detroit, looking for homes, Realtors to showcase |
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| May 27, 2008 | Detroit preservation group releases list of 10 endangered buildings, announces name change |
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| March 25, 2008 | Greening of Detroit expands Corktown offices, plans busy spring season |
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| December 4, 2007 | New McNichols entryway planned for UDM |
| November 13, 2007 | Wayne County seminar to focus strategies, successes for rehabbing nuisance properties |
| November 6, 2007 | Rec Department celebrates grand opening of NW Activities Center on Nov. 9 |
| October 2, 2007 | Social Compact study findings make powerful statement about Detroit's growing core |
| September 25, 2007 | Networking group launched to encourage new Detroit businesses |
| September 4, 2007 | 11,000 SF retail plaza to be built across from Palmer Park |
| August 14, 2007 | Detroit LISC awarded $100K for neighborhood development |
| July 24, 2007 | DDOT seeking public input on 3 rapid transit lines |
| July 17, 2007 | Detroit development is target for new ShoreBank loan fund manager |
| July 10, 2007 | UDM breaks ground on track and field |
| May 15, 2007 | National Bike to Work Day hits the Woodward corridor on Friday, May 18 |
| April 24, 2007 | University District to host neighborhood open house |
| April 24, 2007 | Neal Shine Media Center dedicated at UDM |
| April 10, 2007 | Fifth Third Bank opens new Detroit branch |
| March 20, 2007 | Public input sessions held for Detroit Transit Options for Growth Study |
| March 20, 2007 | Cityscape event to discuss historic preservation's effect on state economy |
| February 6, 2007 | 14 of 16 units sold in Palmer Park condo complex |
| February 6, 2007 | City Council task force recommends recycling implementation by 2009 |
| February 6, 2007 | $400,000 awarded to arts community to establish Cultural Alliance of SE Michigan |
| January 20, 2007 | UDM architecture Michael Rotondi lecture DATE HAS CHANGED |
| December 12, 2006 | University Commons adds new retailer, hosts holiday celebration |
| November 28, 2006 | First phase of Livernois boulevarding project wrapping up |
| November 14, 2006 | Six civic groups come together as 'One D' to seek regional solutions |
| October 24, 2006 | Preservationists sign on to unified vision |
| September 19, 2006 | Wayne County to host Nuisance Abatement Seminar |
| September 12, 2006 | Crain's to throw house parties at 40 Detroit homes |
| August 29, 2006 | Crain's 'Living in the D' guides still available |
| July 11, 2006 | Detroit visitors bureau offers $50 gas card summer promotion |
| June 27, 2006 | Summer in the city kicks into high gear |
| June 20, 2006 | UDM accepting applications for new community development master's program |
| June 13, 2006 | Preservation Wayne celebrates 30 years of efforts, looks ahead |
| May 16, 2006 | Stretch of Livernois to become a more pedestrian-friendly boulevard |
| May 16, 2006 | Detroiters to bike to work en masse |
| May 9, 2006 | Post-Super Bowl excitement leads to more city tours |
| May 2, 2006 | Cityscape aims to educate Detroiters about national retailers |
| April 18, 2006 | City's second environmental forum to discuss quality of life issues |
| March 14, 2006 | Greening of Detroit working to coordinate, link greenways projects |
| February 21, 2006 | Preservationists to discuss Detroit at Marygrove event |
| February 6, 2006 | 45 homes under construction in University Commons area |
| January 31, 2006 | Marygrove College site, program offer discussions on Detroit |
| November 15, 2005 | 10-0-1 Covington nears completion in Palmer Park |
| October 25, 2005 | Work begins on 40 condo units in University Commons neighborhood |
| August 12, 2005 | Federal Grant to help clean up neighborhoods and plant vegetation |
| August 11, 2005 | Detroit-Ann Arbor rail plan gets $100 million look |
| August 8, 2005 | U-M to offer a new certificate program in real estate development |
| August 7, 2005 | New garden will stimulate the senses of touch, smell |
| August 5, 2005 | Hilton Head buys portfolio of over 400 homes in Detroit |
| July 25, 2005 | Day trips in the D |