Features

People places: Getting neighborly in Southwest Detroit bars

Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, April 30, 2013

We asked our wet goods expert Nicole Rupersberg to dive into some choice neighborhood joints for her first roundup of classic Detroit bars. She headed southwest for her first taste and came back with some real gems. More to come, we promise.

Southwest

Belle Isle to 8 Mile: An insider's guide to Southwest edibles

Andy, Emily and Rob Linn Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Food reigns supreme in the city's most ethnic neighborhood, where full service restaurants, mercados and taco trucks are plentiful. Here are a few of the best recommended by our authors, the fab Linn siblings. Don't forget the hot sauce.

Southwest

UIX: Meghan McEwen and Honor & Folly

Tunde Wey Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Owner of Honor & Folly, a small-scale, design-focused Corktown-based inn, Meghan McEwen has created a modern space for travelers of a bygone era. It's on one of the city's best blocks, with barbecue, coffee and whiskey a few steps below.

Corktown

All together now: Diving deeper into Model D discussion on race

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Race relations top the list of issues that need absolute real talk. There are many who believe Detroit can be a leader in building cooperation and harmony as we rebuild the city. Matthew Lewis reports from a room filled with plenty of believers.

Downtown

A city lover�s guide to America�s most underrated city

Jay Walljasper Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Jay Walljasper tours Detroit through the eyes of the revitalization fellows he's profiled and comes back with an up close and personal look at the city.

Hamtramck

Mr. Mies' neighborhood

Matthew Piper Tuesday, April 30, 2013

New book contains insightful essays, interviews with current and former residents, arresting portrait photography by local photographers, as well as an abundance of historic images, says our high rise specialist, Matt Piper.

Lafayette Park

The Art of Neighborhood Innovation recapped

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Artists skilled at community and business development were our panelists at this standing room only event at one of MOCAD's largest galleries. Just for you, Cass Corridor Films and Walter Wasacz were there to report it all.

Midtown

Detroit Revitalization Fellow: John Corcoran

Jay Walljasper Tuesday, April 30, 2013

From New Jersey, with stops at Cal-Berkely and Georgetown, John Corcoran now serves as manager of real estate projects for TechTown Detroit. He's here because of WSU's Detroit Revitalization Fellows program. Jay Walljasper has the profile.

New Center

Green City Diaries: Paradise found

Matthew Piper Tuesday, April 30, 2013

A few weeks into spring has lightened our hearts and brightened our spirits, helping us turn our attention to the city's natural environment hiding in plain sight. Matthew Piper finds Detroiters who know the landscape inside and outside.

The Villages

Going outside the box to improve quality of life

Jon Zemke Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Public safety initiatives have been helping decrease crime numbers in greater downtown since 2009. New strategies are gaining buy-in by stakeholders in more Detroit neighborhoods. Jon Zemke reports from up the street in Woodbridge.

Woodbridge

City kids: Southwest comes alive with arts education

Amy Kuras Tuesday, April 30, 2013

One of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods, Southwest Detroit attracts people with its ethnic food options, its early 20th century residential architecture and, increasingly, for innovative learning projects. Amy Kuras reports from the classroom.

Southwest

Detroit's new bicycle economy

Dennis Archambault Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Ideas for a non-motorized future are rolling forward, cycling businesses are forming and improving the quality of life. This looks like another "wow" Detroit enterprise trend gaining traction. Dennis Archambault reports from the fast lane.

Corktown

Downtown lifestyle rising at Broderick Tower

Dennis Archambault Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Jay Hack walks everywhere he needs to go downtown, for food and drink, for religious services, for sporting events - though his business is in the suburbs, where most of his friends remain. Dennis Archambault reports from the tower.

Downtown

Hey, neighbor: Hamtramck arts fest is community love affair

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Daylong event features live music on residential porches, studio crawling, edgy art viewing, and walkable neighborhood charm. Organizers Steve Hughes and Steve Panton tell Walter Wasacz why the Hamtramck art space is the place.

Hamtramck

Green City Diaries: Reclaiming the built environment

Matthew Piper Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The bad news is that we've lost buildings to neglect and disinvestment. The good news is that we're not going to take it anymore. There are new strategies to repurpose Detroit properties. Matthew Piper hunts down some more sustainable solutions.

Lafayette Park