News from Detroit

High-priced houses, new apartments, movie theaters, and more: September development news round-up

Model D Monday, October 05, 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.

Reclaimed blight powers End Grain Woodworking Co's growth

Model D Monday, October 05, 2015

End Grain Woodworking Co. makes a variety of different products from reclaimed wood, including picture frames, tables, lamps, and chess sets.

Stunning short film showcases design in Detroit

Detroit Creative Corridor Center Monday, October 05, 2015

Clocking in at just under 4 minutes, Stephen McGee's "Detroit: City of Design" depicts the city's architecture, people, and products in stunning detail.

Detroit Venture Partners investment brings sneaker startup to Detroit

Model D Monday, October 05, 2015

The 3-year-old startup's software platform serves as a Kelly Blue Book for the secondary sneaker market.

NAACP branch in the works for the Grosse Pointes

Detroit Free Press Monday, October 05, 2015

A group of residents hopes to make the Grosse Pointes more welcoming to people of color by establishing a local chapter of the NAACP.

OST fills out downtown office as it launches IT staffing services

Model D Monday, October 05, 2015

"It's a huge area of growth for us in Detroit and elsewhere," Mike Lomonaco, marketing manager for OST. "Southeast Michigan is where we see our greatest growth opportunity."

What new Census data reveal about demographic changes in Detroit

Detroit News Monday, October 05, 2015

Last Wednesday, the U.S. Census released new data that tell us a lot about demographic trends in the city of Detroit.

Detroiter turns passion for cities into business, Human Scale Studio

Model D Thursday, September 17, 2015

Human Scale Studio works with businesses, nonprofits, local governments, and community groups, providing consulting services that help them make community plans and conduct research. The common denominator is all of this work makes big cities better places to live.

Paintings in Eastern Market, Woodbridge to celebrate Detroit's literary heritage

Model D Thursday, September 17, 2015

Ten writers, poets, and publishers, each with their own unique connection to the city of Detroit, will be the focus of an art unveiling Sunday, Sept. 20, at Eastern Market.

Slows Bar B Q turns 10

Detroit Free Press Thursday, September 17, 2015

Model D's not the only Detroit institution celebrating its 10th birthday this year. Corktown's Slows Bar B Q turns 10 on Wednesday, September 16, and you're invited to celebrate.