News from Detroit

Cycling, sushi, and more: June development news round-up

Model D Wednesday, June 29, 2016

It's been another busy month for development news in the city. Let's catch up on some of the biggest stories from the past four weeks.

Cleveland's bus rapid transit system could be a model for Detroit

Detroit Free Press Wednesday, June 29, 2016

For those wondering what bus rapid transit might look like in SE Michigan, look to Cleveland, which has had a BRT line since 2008.

Demand still far outstripping supply in Detroit's greater downtown rental market

The Detroit Free Press Sunday, June 12, 2016

In an analysis of greater downtown Detroit's rental market, the Detroit Free Press estimates that for 2016, 700 new units are set to open by the end of the summer. And the ones that have already opened are at or near 100 percent capacity.

Summer program at downtown YMCA teaches teens about media arts

Y Arts Detroit Sunday, June 12, 2016

The Y Media Works Summer Institute gives campers the opportunity to learn from local media talent and produce their own film ideas.

Family-owned consulting firm moves to bigger office downtown to accommodate growth

Model D Wednesday, June 01, 2016

LoVasco got its start in 2013 as a small, family-owned consulting firm starting out in a small space in the Buhl Building in downtown Detroit. Today it has grown to a point where it needed to move.

City of Detroit to offer municipal IDs by end of 2017

City of Detroit Wednesday, June 01, 2016

While not a replacement for a driver's license, municipal IDs will increase access to services for all Detroiters.

Fast casual Thai food restaurant chain to open second Detroit location in Capitol Park

Model D Wednesday, June 01, 2016

Michigan-based Go! Sy Thai will open its new location downtown at the recently redeveloped The Albert at Capitol Park.

Unique program offers grants for "narrative shifting" Detroit video projects

Allied Media Projects Wednesday, June 01, 2016

The Detroit Narrative Agency will give up to 12 grants for moving image projects for Detroiters telling their story.

Work continues on the restoration of the Detroit Yacht Club

Model D Monday, May 16, 2016

The Detroit Yacht Club Foundation (DYCF) is kicking off another year of major repairs to its clubhouse -- the largest of its kind in the country -- with its spring fundraiser, "Restoring the Grandeur: City Lights Gala."

Big Ideas+Small Projects wants you to present your small-scale project

Model D Monday, May 16, 2016

Countless small projects take place in Detroit every day -- projects that don't get much fanfare outside the community, neighborhood, or even block in which they have an impact. If you've worked on something small but special in the last year, we'd like to hear from you.