News from Detroit

Nonresidential property owners learn how green infrastructure can reduce new stormwater fees

Model D Monday, December 05, 2016

Detroit water and sewer customers can save money on their water bills by reducing the water running off their property.

Regional Transit Authority looks to learn from other cities' transit wins

Next City Monday, December 05, 2016

A recent article in Next City details how Metro Detroit can move on from the failed RTA proposal in the last election and learn from other cities with regional transit.

Detroit dog daycare business to launch major expansion along the Cass Corridor

Model D Monday, December 05, 2016

Canine to Five Detroit, the dog daycare business founded by owner Liz Blondy in 2005, has announced a major expansion, building a 10,000 sq. ft. addition adjacent to its current 6,000 sq. ft. facility.

Project Green Light offers to help businesses save money, improve safety through lighting rebates

City of Detroit Monday, December 05, 2016

A collaboration between the City of Detroit and DTE Energy, Project Green Light is now offering thousands of dollars in rebates.

Startup Story Night accepting submissions for Detroit storytelling event

Southeast Michigan Startup Monday, December 05, 2016

Hosted by Snap Judgment's Glynn Washington, the event will give five local entrepreneurs a chance to tell their story, both the challenges and success, in business.

Detroit Future City, Michigan Community Resources mini grants spur green infrastructure projects

Model D Monday, December 05, 2016

Michigan Community Resources in partnership with ULI Michigan recently announced five awards to community groups to implement green infrastructure.

How Canine to Five's Liz Blondy grew her dog daycare business from city to suburb

Model D Monday, November 07, 2016

It all started over a couple of drinks with friends.

Midtown program seeks to prevent residents from being priced out of neighborhood

Detroit Free Press Monday, November 07, 2016

Midtown, Inc. has launched their "Stay Midtown" cash assistance program, aimed at residents that are at 50 to 80 percent of area median income levels.

Women innovators speak at next High Growth Happy Hour

SE Michigan Startup Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Two Detroit startups are leading the way and the conversation at our next High Growth Happy Hour on Tuesday, October 25th in Midtown at Traffic Jam & Snug.

Third round of grant program seeks to give $2M to Detroit non-profits

Model D Tuesday, October 25, 2016

The Kresge Foundation expects to award the grants to 15 to 20 nonprofit groups across the city, including at least one in each of Detroit's seven city council districts.

TechTown awards ceremony to recognize excellence in entrepreneurship

TechTown Detroit Thursday, October 13, 2016

The Salute! Awards, which takes place on October 13 at TechTown, will recognize standout entrepreneurs.

City of Detroit to develop two large, vacant Midtown sites; will include low-income housing

City of Detroit Thursday, October 13, 2016

These won't be typical developments—both will be upwards of 60 units, 20 percent of which will be dedicated to low-income housing.

Detroit green infrastructure mapping project kicks off

Model D Thursday, October 13, 2016

Detroit's environmental leaders are convening to map the city's green infrastructure—one project at a time.

New digs for city dogs: Detroit Animal Care and Control moves to new and improved building

Model D Wednesday, September 28, 2016

The new headquarters is being heralded as a dramatic improvement for DACC in a year that has already seen its fare share.

Conference on preserving Detroit's musical legacy enters third year

Detroit Sound Conservancy Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Hosted by the Detroit Sound Conservancy, the 3rd Annual Music Conference will convene people integral to music preservation for the purpose of discussing how to harness Detroit's musical legacy.

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