Midtown

Midtown is the city's cultural hub -- with some of the best galleries and museums. It also boasts a vibrant blend of housing -- historical and new construction, affordable and luxurious, townhouses and lofts. The neighborhood has great restaurants, shops, nightlife, plus Wayne State University and College for Creative Studies.

Features

A cultural history of Metro Detroit, Chapter One: Native Americans

Mickey Lyons Thursday, January 26, 2017

Our new series on Metro Detroit's ethnic and cultural history, written by local writer and historian Mickey Lyons, begins with the first Detroiters, Native Americans.

Greenhouse to grocery: Stocking stores with year-round Michigan produce

David Sands Thursday, January 26, 2017

You can find a little bit of summer in Michigan tomatoes grown in the winter.

In memory of Bradford Frost: It's time to rekindle our romance with the Detroit idea

Bradford Frost Thursday, January 26, 2017

Bradford Frost, director of Capital Impact Partners' Detroit program and all around great person, passed away this week. Model D is republishing an essay he wrote in 2015 to honor his memory.

7 of the most exciting developments in Detroit for 2017

MJ Galbraith Thursday, January 26, 2017

As we step into 2017, let's take a look at some of the development news stories that are sure to influence the way we think about and interact with the city of Detroit.

LaToya Morgan, CDAD's Public Housing manager

A better mix: Detroiters work to expand affordable housing options

Jessica Meyer Thursday, January 26, 2017

There are many common misconceptions about who lives in affordable housing and what impact those communities have on neighborhoods. But the reality is that affordable housing increases stability, support, and mobility to a neighborhood and city.

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