State’s plan to raze abandoned homes is raising hopes in cities
Ambitious state plan aims to raze blighted property by contributing as much as $3,000 to the demolition costs of a building.
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Northville proceeds with town square planning
The Northville Downtown Development Authority has selected the Farmington Hills-based planning firm McCarthy and Smith Inc. to manage the improvements to the Bandshell Park area across the street from the Main Street Clock.
Transit plans gain momentum
Mass transit initiatives gain speed, momentum as the public and local officials get behind efforts. The Establishment of a commuter rail line between Ann Arbor and Detroit and north of Ann Arbor is moving forward.
Michigan favors more fuel efficiency, poll finds
A new poll by a Washington non-profit finds that a majority of Michiganians believe future success of the Big Three is linked to offering vehicles with better fuel economy.
Workers can’t be complacent to survive in global economy
Dave Bing, a pillar of the Detroit business community and Piston great, says Metro Detroit needs to move forward from its storied past and learn to change and adapt with the new global economy. To him, the key to making these moves is education.
U-M, MSU, Wayne presidents: Help us, help state
The presidents of University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University are lobbying the state to separate their funding from the rest of the state's public universities. They believe their institutions will be key to the future economic success of the state.
Towns had pioneers of color
Mt. Clemens, Canton have traditions of strong black history in Metro Detroit.
Put Your Money Where Your Art Is
Some neo-realism with your money market account? How about fairy dust with that root canal? Local businesses are partnering with artists to help sculpt an identity that stands out against a landscape littered with cookie-cutter chainstores.
The World At Our Doorstep
It's a small world after all. As Southeast Michigan plugs into the global marketplace, it finds a world of investors, partners and corporations interested in setting up shop here.
Got something to crow about?
metromode is convinced that change is in the air. SE Michigan is has the talent, innovative spirit and entrepeneurial moxie to transform the state's economy. We want you to be a part of that story.
Northville proceeds with town square planning
The Northville Downtown Development Authority has selected the Farmington Hills-based planning firm McCarthy and Smith Inc. to manage the improvements to the Bandshell Park area across the street from the Main Street Clock.
Transit plans gain momentum
Mass transit initiatives gain speed, momentum as the public and local officials get behind efforts. The Establishment of a commuter rail line between Ann Arbor and Detroit and north of Ann Arbor is moving forward.
Michigan favors more fuel efficiency, poll finds
A new poll by a Washington non-profit finds that a majority of Michiganians believe future success of the Big Three is linked to offering vehicles with better fuel economy.
Workers can’t be complacent to survive in global economy
Dave Bing, a pillar of the Detroit business community and Piston great, says Metro Detroit needs to move forward from its storied past and learn to change and adapt with the new global economy. To him, the key to making these moves is education.
U-M, MSU, Wayne presidents: Help us, help state
The presidents of University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University are lobbying the state to separate their funding from the rest of the state's public universities. They believe their institutions will be key to the future economic success of the state.
Towns had pioneers of color
Mt. Clemens, Canton have traditions of strong black history in Metro Detroit.
Put Your Money Where Your Art Is
Some neo-realism with your money market account? How about fairy dust with that root canal? Local businesses are partnering with artists to help sculpt an identity that stands out against a landscape littered with cookie-cutter chainstores.
The World At Our Doorstep
It's a small world after all. As Southeast Michigan plugs into the global marketplace, it finds a world of investors, partners and corporations interested in setting up shop here.
Got something to crow about?
metromode is convinced that change is in the air. SE Michigan is has the talent, innovative spirit and entrepeneurial moxie to transform the state's economy. We want you to be a part of that story.
