New hotel plans in works for downtown Birmingham
Source: metromode, 2/28/2008
As if downtown Birmingham couldn't get any ritzier, here comes a proposal to build a W Hotel. A developer wants to turn a three-story office building into a five-story boutique hotel.
Wine market in works for old trolley building in downtown Royal Oak
Source: metromode, 2/28/2008
Royal Oak might be known as a party town, well, having a wine retailer move into downtown probably wont help do away with that reputation. But it is what it is, and that's a reason why Cloverleaf Fine Wine is moving into the basement of the St. Clair Edison Building next month.
$3 million condos to go on market in downtown Birmingham
Source: metromode, 2/28/2008
It's going to take a lot more than pocket change to buy one of the newest condos in downtown Birmingham. The 250 Martin on the Park project, set to begin sales this month, will sell condos starting at $3 million.
Construction near end for mega loft in downtown Royal Oak
Source: metromode, 2/28/2008
The words lofts and luxury are no strangers, but Michael Chetcuti is about finish a mega luxury loft in downtown Royal Oak that would make just about any yuppie stand up and take notice. The 4,000 square foot home will transform a Depression-era factory into a residence, office and art gallery all rolled into one.
Ann Arbor launches Recycling Right program
Source: metromode, 2/28/2008
A vast majority of Ann Arborites recycle regularly (more than 90 percent) but the city is working to raise that number and get more city residents thinking about recycling with its "Recycle Right!" video. The 15-minute program will air on local-access Channel 19 starting this Saturday evening.
Ferndale to introduce artsy bike racks
Source: metromode, 2/28/2008
A often-asked question is where does one put their bike after they get to their location? Ferndale hopes to provide a few answers for that question this spring by installing five new, decorative bike racks in its downtown this spring.
Transit-oriented development proposed for U.S 23 commuter rail line
Source: metromode, 2/21/2008
Transit oriented development is popping up north of Ann Arbor. A developer is proposing to turn an old industrial plant in Whitmore Lake into a mixed-use development called Whitmore Station that would be centered on the proposed U.S. 23 commuter rail line.
More traffic circles planned for Ann Arbor
Source: metromode, 2/21/2008
Round is the new black in Ann Arbor. At least when it comes to traffic management. The city is holding an open house for its latest traffic circle project at Nixon and Huron Parkway on March 5. The city plans to build the traffic circle there this summer.
Armory Arts Village prepares to open in Jackson, gala Friday
Source: metromode, 2/21/2008
What was once an old prison is about to become Jackson's newest place to live. Local leaders from across the state will celebrate the grand opening of the Armory Arts Village in Jackson Friday and the completion of one of the cooler redevelopment projects in the Midwest.
Downtown Belleville to move forward with streetscape plan
Source: metromode, 2/21/2008
New streets, sewers and sidewalks are coming to downtown Belleville. The Belleville DDA plans to start its streetscape revitalization plan along Main and South streets this summer and wrap it up by the end of the fall.
Austin Catholic Academy High School goes green with new building
Source: metromode, 2/21/2008
Going green is fast becoming a tag line with the Archdiocese of Detroit. The Catholic Church's latest high school in Macomb County, the Austin Catholic Academy, will feature a number of environmentally friendly attributes on top of state-of-the-art learning technologies.
Ypsi DDA seeks help to create a vision for central business district
Source: metromode, 2/21/2008
The future is at stake for downtown Ypsilanti on Tuesday. Well, a bit of the near future at least. The city's Downtown Development Authority will hold a meeting Tuesday evening to begin creating a five-year plan to improve the city's central business district.