With 26 languages spoken in its school system, Hamtramck is truly Metro Detroit's melting pot. Its affordable housing, walkable streets and lively music and art scenes create a dynamic city with a proud heritage and an exciting future.
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Model D Radio: Hamtramck Zen Buddhist Center
By: Chris McCarus,
9/16/2008
A Buddhist temple in the city of Hamtramck is becoming a model for
community development. They start from the roots. They’ve got a total
package for strengthening minds and bodies, furthering religious
tolerance and even curbside clean up. Michigan Now’s Chris McCarus has
their story. (
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A Wish List for Motor City Transit
By: Terry Parris Jr.,
9/2/2008
What
does our transit system lack that other cities have? We look at not
just the obvious big things, like rail, but offer some little changes
that would make getting around without a car easier in Detroit.
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Detroit, One Man, One Month, No Car
By: Terry Parris Jr.,
9/2/2008
It
wasn't like we asked him to eat exclusively at McDonald's or anything
-- just take a month, leave the car parked in the driveway and ride the
bus (and train and bike). Terry Parris Jr. discovered that the glass is
half empty and half full when it comes to transit options in Detroit.
And somewhere along the way, he found out he liked it.
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The D Brand and You
By: Clare Pfeiffer Ramsey,
1/17/2008
The
'D' brand isn't just about pulling in conventions and tourists. With
the D Brand Summit, branding gurus are showing us how the power of the
'D' can also attract more talent and business to the region.
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