News from Detroit

Lafayette Park receives National Historic Landmark status

Detroit Free Press Sunday, August 23, 2015

The largest collection of buildings by famed German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is located in Detroit's Lafayette Park neighborhood just east of downtown.

Ribbon Farm Hops hopes to fill niche in Michigan's booming craft beer industry

Model D Sunday, August 23, 2015

The new business is growing hops at the Detroit Tube Products facility at Junction and Harvey streets a few blocks from Fort Wayne. It is also developing a trellis system that it hopes will help spread hop production across Michigan.

Corktown to get a new exhibition space this month, downtown a wine bar and restaurant

Model D Monday, August 10, 2015

A new gallery in Corktown and a wine-centric restaurant downtown are slated to this month.

High school students turn study lessons into new startup, High School 101

Model D Monday, August 10, 2015

Many high school students spend their time working hard to graduate. A small group in Metro Detroit are doing that and making a business out of it.

It's official: The Whisky Parlor transitions from soft opening into permanent downtown whisky bar

Model D Monday, August 10, 2015

Things are coming together for the Whisky Parlor, a new food and drinks venue from the people responsible for Grand Trunk Pub and Checker Bar.

Lazlo employs returning citizens to make sustainable clothing

Model D Monday, August 10, 2015

Lazlo's first product is a white t-shirt. The Birkys are using high-end, organic cotton produced in America to make shirt, which is designed to better fit each user and comes with a life-time guarantee.

Shipping containers, bike paths, Rehab Addict, and more: July development news round-up

Model D Monday, August 10, 2015

It's been another busy month for development news in the city of Detroit. Let's catch up on some of the biggest stories from the past four weeks.

Detroit rolls out new parking technology, new rates for some areas

Detroit News Monday, August 10, 2015

Over the next two weeks, the city will be rolling out its new parking system, ParkDetroit, by installing new meters throughout the city.

Downtown projects now the bulk of Kraemer Design Group's workload

Model D Monday, August 10, 2015

With over 80 percent of its projects in downtown Detroit, Kraemer Design Group is hitting its stride.

Midtown viaducts to become art installations, destinations

Model D Monday, August 10, 2015

Three viaducts in the city's TechTown district are each to receive tens of thousands of dollars in beautification enhancements.

Placemaking projects continue popping up outside greater downtown

Model D Monday, August 10, 2015

Seven placemaking projects, one for each city council district, are being given a boost by Community Development Advocates of Detroit.

Secure Beginnings sees significant growth after 'Shark Tank' appearance

Model D Monday, August 10, 2015

Secure Beginnings was a sleepy little company making breathable mattresses for infants with the intention of preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Then it went on TV.

Sick of potholes, Hamtramckans take to the streets with shovels and cold patch

MLive Detroit Monday, August 10, 2015

In Hamtramck, a group of residents fed up with the status quo have decided to take matters – and shovels – into their own hands to improve road conditions in their community.

District One businesses to receive investments totalling $100K

Model D Monday, July 27, 2015

Businesses in Detroit's City Council District 1 have cause to celebrate with the announcement that $100,000 is being dedicated to their promotion and improvement.

Fresh Corner Cafe begins popping up in Detroit community centers

Model D Monday, July 27, 2015

The Midtown-based startup has launched its Fresh Food Pop-up in a handful of Detroit's community centers, starting with one in Brightmoor (the Detroit Achievement Academy) this summer. The weekly pop-up eatery will feature its freshly made organic sandwiches, wraps, and other eatables.

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