News from Detroit

Detroit Food Academy starts selling student-made products through Small Batch Detroit

Model D Thursday, September 03, 2015

The DFA recently launched Small Batch Detroit, a subsidiary company that will feature a line of products created by academy students.

Did someone just write the first honest review of Detroit's food scene?

Food Republic Thursday, September 03, 2015

There's no denying it: Detroit's food scene is growing like a pubescent adolescent. New spots are popping up every week, and there's more delicious food being served in the city than there has been in quite some time. It is important, however, to keep some perspective.

Foodjunky expands across U.S. with help of $750K seed round

Model D Sunday, August 23, 2015

"We are adding 50 restaurants a day," says Travis O Johnson, co-founder & CEO of foodjunky. "Most of them are independents, but there are chains as well."

Shipping containers, bike paths, Rehab Addict, and more: July development news round-up

Model D Monday, August 10, 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.

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.

Midtown viaducts to become art installations, destinations

Model D Monday, August 10, 2015

Three viaducts in the city's TechTown district are each to receive tens of thousands of dollars in beautification enhancements.

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.

Fresh Corner Cafe begins popping up in Detroit community centers

Model D Monday, July 27, 2015

The Midtown-based startup has launched its Fresh Food Pop-up in a handful of Detroit's community centers, starting with one in Brightmoor (the Detroit Achievement Academy) this summer. The weekly pop-up eatery will feature its freshly made organic sandwiches, wraps, and other eatables.

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.

Celebrate the 100th birthday of legendary Detroit activist and philosopher, Grace Lee Boggs

James and Grace Lee Boggs Center Sunday, June 14, 2015

For the last 75 years, Grace Lee Boggs has been a leader in the labor, black power, and civil rights movements in the city and beyond, influencing generations of activists along the way. Celebrate her 100th birthday with a party on June 26 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Midtown.