News from Detroit

Handcrafted goods from India, Bollywood dance lessons come to Sugar Hill Arts District

Model D Tuesday, December 15, 2015

The retail store features a variety of one-of-a-kind goods selected by proprietor Ojas Akolkar and brought from her native India.

November development news round-up

Model D Friday, November 27, 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.

Bike share program for greater downtown on track for 2016

Model D Friday, November 27, 2015

Officials say roughly 350 bikes and 35 bike stations will be scattered throughout greater downtown.

Build, DC3 focus on raising revenue for fledgling businesses

Model D Friday, November 27, 2015

Build Institute is putting on bazaars where its alumni can sell their products, while DC3 is launching a program that helps freelancers more easily sell their services.

Retail Bootcamp complete, Detroit startups work to establish permanent locations

Model D Friday, November 13, 2015

Five startups that recently graduated from TechTown's 2015 Retail Boot Camp will receive a share of $40,000 to help them make the transition to brick-and-mortar locations.

Fighting tax foreclosure, Recovery Park, and more: October development news round-up

Model D Monday, November 02, 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.

International design community collaborates with Detroiters on Culture Lab product line

Model D Monday, November 02, 2015

The products will be available to the public at the Midtown store Nora from Oct. 30 through Nov. 15.

Midtown salon shutters, pop-up hub to open in its place

Model D Monday, November 02, 2015

A familiar business in Midtown's Cass Corridor is closing up shop and will be replaced by a pop-up boutique.

Detroit Future City releases guide to help residents steward vacant lots

Model D Monday, October 19, 2015

As the city of Detroit makes it easier for residents to purchase vacant lots in their neighborhoods, the Detroit Future City Implementation Office has developed a field guide for residents that informs them how to transform the empty land into neighborhood resources.

Detroit, Hamtramck swap soccer team, restaurant

Model D Monday, October 05, 2015

The cities of Hamtramck and Detroit have completed a swap of two of their star performers, with Rock City Eatery going to Detroit and the Detroit City FC moving to Hamtramck. Each move was made with growth in mind.

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.

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Handcrafted goods from India, Bollywood dance lessons come to Sugar Hill Arts District

November development news round-up

Bike share program for greater downtown on track for 2016

Build, DC3 focus on raising revenue for fledgling businesses

Retail Bootcamp complete, Detroit startups work to establish permanent locations

Fighting tax foreclosure, Recovery Park, and more: October development news round-up

International design community collaborates with Detroiters on Culture Lab product line

Midtown salon shutters, pop-up hub to open in its place

Detroit Future City releases guide to help residents steward vacant lots

Detroit, Hamtramck swap soccer team, restaurant

Detroiter turns passion for cities into business, Human Scale Studio

Chase, Kellogg launch $6.5 million Entrepreneurs of Color Fund

Developing Midtown: Negative and Print helps keep film photography alive

Flyball aims to grow staff, clientele with move to Midtown

Parking enforcement ramps up this week