Andrew Colom and David Alade believe that longtime Detroiters should profit from the revitalization of their city. And they don’t mean that as a metaphor. These two men are old friends who moved to Detroit in 2015 to launch Century Partners, an unusually holistic housing development company. Colom came from Mississippi, where he pursued writing and…
David Alade and Andrew Colom moved to Detroit from their respective homes of New York and Mississippi this year to take a risk on the city’s uncertain future. They buy, renovate and rent out houses in a historic neighbourhood close to the site of the 1967 race riots, and where both Henry Ford and Motown…
Very excited to share a few Before and After shots of 506 Westminster. Working very hard and rebuilding sustainable homes in Detroit neighborhoods is no easy task, but we get the job done. Grey counter tops, backsplash and marble bathrooms for an added beautiful touch. Enjoy! What’s your favorite detail in this home?
To:CS_Internal_Employees@email.com Subject: Thank you and Farewell Friends and Colleagues, Today, I leave New York City, the only city I’ve ever called home, along with a life-long collection of friends and colleagues, to make a new home in the city I believe represents the greatest modern possibility in the world: Detroit. My peers, family and mentors…
“Without malls and megaplexes, some say Detroit represents the death of the American city. Those who live here, however, know that without these distractions there is space to really consider what a healthy and vibrant city looks like. Detroit’s development is at a critical juncture. As it continues to grow and attract more residents, its…
“Three million dollars can barely buy a new townhouse in Brooklyn these days, but it could be enough to purchase a bundle of more than 6,000 foreclosures up for auction in Detroit. The cost of dealing with the many blighted buildings included in the Detroit mega-auction means a $3.2 million bid received last week—roughly the minimum allowable bid of…
“If you’ve never personally stepped foot in the lovely city of Detroit — or read up with our coverage of its culture scene, no judgment — your understanding of the (technically) Midwestern metropolis may be boiled down to Eminem’s portrayal of it in ‘8 Mile.’” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/16/hanksy-detroit-_n_5992818.html?&ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000067
“Keeping up with the dining scene in Detroit these days is a full-time job. It seems that every time I return from my travels, a flurry of emails from foodie friends informs me of yet another restaurant or distillery that has opened, or gastronomic “event” I have missed, like a “Book & Bread” dinner at…
“Corktown, once a desolate strip just west of downtown Detroit, is a serious hotbed of new restaurants, bars, hotels and more, all sitting in the shadow of one of the most glaring icons of Detroit’s demise, the skeleton of the old train depot, Michigan Central Station. In this ailing city, people look at Corktown as…
“If you’ve never been to Detroit and only know what you see in the news, a story about the city’s future could seem confusing. Change is brewing in the Motor City. New projects are targeting investment in hotspots like downtown and Midtown, and the city’s neighborhoods could see major transformations under long-term plans like Detroit Future…