Features

Moving on, but not too far

Walter Wasacz Sunday, April 06, 2014

This is Walter Wasacz's last issue as managing editor of Model D. He waxes sentimental about his predecessors, talks about what's next for him professionally and even declares the coming season "a summer of love."

Woodbridge, Hamtramck, Southwest, Corktown, Palmer Park / University District, The Villages, Lafayette Park, Grandmont Rosedale, Eastern Market, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

Let it flow: Breweries play role in Detroit�s turnaround

Joe Baur Sunday, March 23, 2014

Detroit is bouncing back with, among other things, beer. Businesses like Atwater, the Detroit Beer Co, Motor City Brewing Works and Traffic Jam & Snug have established a good foundation for growth, with room for plenty more. Joe Baur says cheers to that.

Corktown, Midtown, Downtown

Bill Rauhauser's decisive moment

Glen Morren Sunday, March 23, 2014

Street photographer Bill Rauhauser, 95, has spent decades documenting Detroit and its people. Glen Morren sat down with Rauhauser and others to explore this legend's living legacy.

Woodbridge, Hamtramck, Southwest, Corktown, Palmer Park / University District, The Villages, Lafayette Park, Grandmont Rosedale, Eastern Market, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

Beware the Nain Rouge! A chapter of Detroit folklore

Marie Caroline Watson Hamlin Sunday, March 23, 2014

In preparation for this weekend's Marche, we give you a Victorian era account of the legend of the Nain Rouge. Read and be warned -- repeat not Cadillac's folly!

Midtown

Open City: Pop-up Detroit, starting slow and small

Model D staff Sunday, March 23, 2014

Make a note of it: Open City returns next Monday at the Park Bar, not at Cliff Bell's per usual. A panel of Detroit business owners will share their experiences starting up a pop-up.

Downtown

Reflections of an old new guy

Jim Boyle Sunday, March 23, 2014

Our eternally youthful Detroit correspondent revisits his skinny, 25-year-old self, and name checks Dennis Archer and Spike Lee to help sort out what's next for the city. Take it away, Sir James Boyle.

Woodbridge, Hamtramck, Southwest, Corktown, Palmer Park / University District, The Villages, Lafayette Park, Grandmont Rosedale, Eastern Market, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

Playing house on the porous border

Matthew Piper Sunday, March 23, 2014

Creative transformations are happening in the neighborhood immediately north of Hamtramck, where groups like Power House Productions and the Hinterlands are joining art with community life. Matthew Piper gets experienced at the Play House on Moran St.

Hamtramck

Model D TV: New signage lights up Avenue of Fashion

DETROIT LIVES! Sunday, March 23, 2014

This neighborhood retail initiative led by the Detroit Lions and Hatch Detroit brings our video team back again to the upper Livernois commercial district for the final installment of this series of Model D TV. Shot and produced by DETROIT LIVES!

Palmer Park / University District

Embracing Detroit music as economic, cultural force

Keith Owens Sunday, March 09, 2014

In December, we began examining the role Detroit music plays in the city's past, present and future. We continue the discussion in a three-part series that focuses on the cultural and economic impact of the local scenes. Keith Owens goes looking for people with ideas.

Midtown

BRT in Cleveland: No mistake by the lake

Matthew Lewis Sunday, March 09, 2014

Bus rapid transit, which is less expensive and more flexible than light or heavy rail options, has been bandied about as a viable means for mass transit in Detroit. Matthew Lewis went south of the Michigan border to check out one of the premier systems in the nation.

Andres Duany: Community building through 'Lean Urbanism'

Andr�s Duany Sunday, March 09, 2014

In this piece adapted from an article written for Fortune Magazine, icon of New Urbanism Duany suggests another, more de-regulated model for Detroit growth and development. As always, we welcome reader comments and robust debate.

Downtown

Hamtown rocks!

MJ Galbraith Sunday, March 09, 2014

Hamtramck is a rock 'n' roll town, no doubt about it. When the Blowout decided to split time with Ferndale, some Hamtown folks decided to step up and fill up the first weekend of March with groovy, rockin' local bands. MJ Galbraith leans in for this preview.

Hamtramck

Paczki mayhem begins with wintry run through Hamtramck

Kelli Kavanaugh Sunday, March 09, 2014

The Tour de Troit-sponsered 5K PaczKi Run is set for this Saturday, But that's just the beginning of a Mardi Gras-esque week of fun, fun, fun in Hamtown. Kelli Kavanaugh tells us how to prepare and what we should check out.

Hamtramck

Dan Dirks: Building on 'heart and soul' of DDOT

Nina Ignaczak Sunday, March 09, 2014

A city bus system can only withstand so much disinvestment, and DDOT is on the brink. Mayor Mike Duggan recently appointed Dan Dirks, former SMART manager, to lead DDOT’s turnaround effort. Model D spoke with Dirks to find out how he plans to get the system back on track.

Woodbridge, Hamtramck, Southwest, Corktown, Palmer Park / University District, The Villages, Lafayette Park, Grandmont Rosedale, Eastern Market, Midtown, New Center, Downtown

Open City recapped: 'Every person is a brand'

Matthew Lewis Sunday, March 09, 2014

This month's forum took place at Cliff Bell's as usual and was the kickoff event for the first ever #DetroitWeek, a celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation in the city. Matthew Lewis sat in with his notebook.

Downtown