Features

Rain gardens to the rescue: How Detroiters are working together to protect water infrastructure

Brian Allnutt Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Detroiters must deal with a new drainage fee to help pay for water infrastructure. Fortunately, an innovative program will help residents reduce those fees, while also soaking up water on their land and helping their neighbors.

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

CEO and co-founder of Castle, working at Rebirth House

"Generation Startup" shows it's possible to build and scale a startup in Detroit

Aaron Mondry Thursday, October 13, 2016

The documentary, which follows six people working or owning startups in Detroit, presents both the joys and challenges of running a startup.

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

As Ellis Island Tea grows, founder Nailah Ellis-Brown makes hiring local a priority

Patrick Dunn Thursday, October 13, 2016

Since founding the company in 2008, Ellis-Brown been named one of Forbes' "30 Under 30" in the manufacturing industry and her beverages are now available in Meijer and Whole Foods stores across the Midwest.

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

New Live6 Alliance headquarters and its homegrown director bring energy to neighborhood

Terryn Hall Thursday, October 13, 2016

Once completed, executive director Lauren Hood hopes the headquarters will serve as a local gathering place where people can connect, deepen ties, and share ideas.

Palmer Park / University District

Detroit songwriter Audra Kubat helps youth find their voice

MJ Galbraith Thursday, October 13, 2016

The singer/songwriter, who's been working with youth in schools to develop their musical voice, is releasing her first album in a decade in a series of shows at the DIA.

Midtown

Shakiya Robertson with her kids, from left to right, Kye'Ren, Kyi'Lei, Davion, and Ky'Shaun in front of their home

In search of solutions to Detroit's foreclosure crisis

David Sands Thursday, October 13, 2016

In the second installment of our series on Detroit's foreclosure crisis, David Sands looks at the organizations and people developing innovative solutions to keep people in their homes.

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

Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Teen Leaders in the Arts participants Egypt Kyles, Karen Pacheco, Emmanuel Zavala, Antonio Jaimes, and Edgar Jaimes.

Leading through the arts: Teens across the state are transforming Michigan's creative landscape

Justin Farrar Thursday, October 13, 2016

When it comes to incorporating the voices of youth in arts programming, Michigan is leading the way. Teens in Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids are bringing a fresh perspectives to important issues through the lens of art.

Midtown

Frank McGhee, director of NSO YIP, mentoring a group of young Detroit men

Revisiting Osborn: What's happening with the stories, people we covered 3 years ago

MJ Galbraith Thursday, October 13, 2016

In 2013 Model D launched its first On the Ground series in Osborn. As Model D launches a new series in the Live6 neighborhood, we wanted to check in on some of the stories and people we covered.

Grandmont Rosedale

4 things to know about Detroit and green infrastructure

Aaron Mondry Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Model D recently hosted a panel at Detroit Beer Company on ways Detroit can harness its green infrastructure potential. Here are the most important takeaways from the event.

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

Detroit style: How some of Detroit's fashion-makers define their city's aesthetic

Muna Danish Wednesday, September 28, 2016

With the opening of several international-brand retail stores and news of the redevelopment of the Hudson's site, Detroit's fashion scene is once again in the spotlight. But as Muna Danish discovered, brands are much less important than style in Detroit.

Downtown

Meet Terryn Hall, Model D's next On the Ground editor

Model D Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Our next "On the Ground" series will take place in the Live6 neighborhood and we're excited to introduce the series' editor, Terryn Hall.

Palmer Park / University District

Immersive "idea lab" celebrates artists as community leaders

Camille LeFevre Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Artspace’s annual Breaking Ground event evolves this year from one dynamic evening of speakers and performances to an immersive, two-day "idea lab."

Five of the greatest modern buildings in Metro Detroit

Brian Conway Wednesday, September 28, 2016

We asked Brian Conway, editor of a recently released book on Michigan's contributions to design, to list his favorite modern buildings in Metro Detroit.

Midtown, Downtown

It's Miller Time: Meet the Detroit educator who's helping solve water issues around the country

Martina Guzm�n Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Carol Miller has taught at Wayne State for 30 years and influenced countless students. She's also part of a prestigious cohort of water-quality engineers that's made an enormous contribution to the health of Michigan's waters.

Midtown

Michigan's pig problem: What to do if you see a smart, tusky animal in Michigan's outdoors

Mark Wedel Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Feral swine are an invasive wild boar intent on devouring Michigan's natural landscapes and farmland. Mark Wedel tells us why these tusky invaders are a growing threat in Michigan.