News from Detroit

Detroit rolls out new parking technology, new rates for some areas

Detroit News Monday, August 10, 2015

Over the next two weeks, the city will be rolling out its new parking system, ParkDetroit, by installing new meters throughout the city.

Downtown projects now the bulk of Kraemer Design Group's workload

Model D Monday, August 10, 2015

With over 80 percent of its projects in downtown Detroit, Kraemer Design Group is hitting its stride.

Placemaking projects continue popping up outside greater downtown

Model D Monday, August 10, 2015

Seven placemaking projects, one for each city council district, are being given a boost by Community Development Advocates of Detroit.

Secure Beginnings sees significant growth after 'Shark Tank' appearance

Model D Monday, August 10, 2015

Secure Beginnings was a sleepy little company making breathable mattresses for infants with the intention of preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Then it went on TV.

Coffee shop to open in Capitol Park in September

Model D Friday, July 17, 2015

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters will be the second retail tenant of the newly-renovated luxury apartment building, the Albert.

Detroit Bikes hopes to make leap to national brand with key hire

Model D Friday, July 17, 2015

"There are 160 million American who don't ride a bike but could," Manthe says. "We want to build a bike for them."

RIP Park Avenue Hotel, 1924-2015

Model D Friday, July 17, 2015

Watch 91 years of history implode in seconds.

Urban Bean Co., a Capitol Park stalwart, looks for help to modernize equipment

Kiva Zip Friday, July 17, 2015

As new businesses move into Capitol Park, the Urban Bean Co. is hoping to secure a crowd-funded, interest free Kiva Zip loan of $5,000 to modernize its equipment and remain competitive with national chains.

Ambitious art installation debuts in downtown's Paradise Valley Harmonie Park

Model D Friday, July 17, 2015

The "Nice Outift" sculptures are nine distinct figures that are viewed collectively.

Fortune Magazine highlights growth of black women-owned businesses in Detroit

Fortune Friday, July 17, 2015

Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the country, and Detroiters are helping drive this trend.

IT firm CBI moves to downtown Detroit

Model D Friday, July 17, 2015

"I am glad we're moving back to the city," says CBI's CEO Steve Barone. "It's a lifelong dream to get back to the city I love."

New hotels, a new downtown park, and more: June development news round-up

Model D Friday, July 17, 2015

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.

Huron Capital Partners goes on acquisition tear

Model D Sunday, June 28, 2015

Huron Capital Partners and its portfolio companies have made a dozen acquisition so far this year. Last year the number of acquisition only hit 14.

Parjana's pilot project on Belle Isle 'reboots Mother Nature' to naturally drain standing water

Model D Sunday, June 28, 2015

The downtown Detroit-based startup is commercializing a filtration technology that opens up the earth’s natural ground filtration system to clean water.

Skidmore Studio adds staff thanks to new work from entertainment brands

Model D Sunday, June 14, 2015

Skidmore Studio has carved out an interesting niche for itself over the last year, taking on a growing amount of work for entertainment brands like Dave & Busters.

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