Features

Opinion: Despite Detroit bankruptcy, architects must imagine better built environment

Frank X. Arvan Sunday, August 25, 2013

Frank X. Arvan, president of AIA Detroit, says everyone is invited to be part of the vision and reality of the region's future. He longs for diversity, density and projects that promote the common good.

Global Detroit: Attracting immigrants key to Detroit growth

Francis Grunow, Kurt Metzger and Steve Tobocman Sunday, August 25, 2013

The authors make a powerful point that the lack of new immigrant populations and diversity in Detroit has contributed to population loss and disinvestment in the city. They also propose solutions to help atteact and retain foreign-born residents.

On the Ground: Party in a hut (what?)

Model D staff Sunday, August 25, 2013

There will be music and healthy, local food at this late summer party this Saturday in the Osborn community. Some of the local leaders we've been profiling in the On the Ground series will be there. Big fun meets neighborhood innovation and collaboration. Mark your calendars.

Opinion: Keep DIA collection off the table

Kimberly Clayson Sunday, August 25, 2013

To sell assets held in public trust would set a poor precedent for its lack of preservation of art and cultural artifacts. In addition, there is very little legal support or business sense in seeking a sale of the art, says guest columnist and bankruptcy attorney Kimberly Clayson.

Midtown, Downtown

Belle Isle to 8 Mile: Our guide to Detroit pizza

Andy, Emily and Rob Linn Sunday, August 25, 2013

The city's savory saucy pies come in all shapes and sizes, some made from recipes originating in Sicily others inspired by the cuisine of Bangladesh. There are some mighty crazy-tasty edible creations out there, say our authors, the fabulous Linn kids.

Hamtramck, Southwest, Eastern Market, Midtown

Innovation City: Join us for OpenCo Detroit

Model D staff Sunday, August 25, 2013

On Thursday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. we'll be doing a loop of incubators and co-working spaces in greater downtown that have emerged as springboards for new ideas in the city. Get more info inside and sign up today.

Downtown

Model D Speaker Series: Creative cities, the next generation

Model D staff Sunday, August 25, 2013

Join us this Thursday to hear from innovative educators on both sides of the state who are pushing the needle to ensure our city kids are bright, inquisitive and ready to tackle the challenges of the future. Register now.

Midtown

Skillman's community builder - past, present and future

Amy Kuras Sunday, August 25, 2013

Tonya Allen, Skillman's current CEO, who also created the Good Neighborhoods program and helped launch Excellent Schools Detroit, will become president of the foundation in the new year. Amy Kuras profiles this resourceful leader.

Green City Diaries: Honeybee buzz

Matthew Piper Sunday, August 25, 2013

A resurgence in urban beekeeping is part of a return to the agricultural practices we had in cities in the 1930s and 1940s. New York, Paris, Detroit and other urban areas are leading a movement back to greater biodiversity, says our sustainability diarist Matthew Piper.

City kids: High-quality charter schools await Detroit families

Amy Kuras Sunday, August 25, 2013

The Detroit Achievement Academy, James and Grace Lee Boggs School and the Y Detroit Leadership Academy High School are opening this fall in the city. Amy Kuras shows us what we can expect.

On the Ground: Community change makers

Matthew Lewis Sunday, August 25, 2013

Providing young people with the tools for success is what motivates Kibwe Pope and Lisa Leverette to mentor kids living in the Osborn neighborhood. Matthew Lewis talks to these two community builders in this week's On the Ground feature.

On the Ground: Nurturing political activism in Osborn

Matthew Lewis Wednesday, August 21, 2013

An old school neighborhood advocacy group with roots in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, the Youth Inititiaves Project (YIP) carries weight and street cred in Osborn. Matthew Lewis introduces us to the man who makes it all happen in this installment of On the Ground.

Detroit rallies round the G.A.R. once again and what that means for downtown

Francis Grunow Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Tom and David Carleton began developing downtown property in the early 1990s, when most of the money was headed elsewhere. Now they talk about creating "the greatest space to take a meeting between New York and L.A." Francis Grunow meets the brothers for a chat on the roof of the Grand Army Republic building.

Downtown

Locavore shopping list: Our guide to Detroit vendors at WFM

Noelle Lothamer Tuesday, July 23, 2013

The local food scene is booming in Detroit, and it's reflected in the choices available to shoppers at Midtown's Whole Foods Market. Noelle Lothamer gives us a taste what you can find there.

Midtown

Detroit Regional City talk recapped

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, July 23, 2013

The Detroit Institute of Arts was host to a stimulating panel discussion on regionalism -- a vitally important cog in the future of the city. Walter Wasacz brought his notebook, Oren Goldenberg his video camera.

Downtown