“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…
“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…
“Detroit is broke, but it didn’t have to be. An in-depth Free Press analysis of the city’s financial history back to the 1950s shows that its elected officials and others charged with managing its finances repeatedly failed — or refused — to make the tough economic and political decisions that might have saved the city…