Creating Creative Culture
Surrounded by the slick and shiny cars at the auto show, the Rustbelt doesn't seem quite so rusty. It's a perfect time to recognize the creative talent that drives our region.
Economic Development
Coverage of projects, big and small, and the people who create them, which promote the economic health of a community, including manufacturing, retail, office, and hospitality developments.
Latest in Economic Development
Dearborn mulls options for Montgomery Ward site
Dearborn City Council was presented with four possible developments for the former Mongomery Ward site last week. One scenario calls for an office/commercial complex at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Schaefer with housing built on the south end of the site; the other three options called for ground floor retail topped with housing.
Lost and Found Vintage relocates to downtown RO
Lost and Found Vintage has moved to downtown Royal Oak. The shop, which sells clothing, books and music from decades past, is now situated on trendy Washington Avenue.
Lawrence Tech promotes green architecture
Lawrence Technological University’s Center for Sustainability was created 1-½ years ago in order to “create educational opportunities in our curriculum associated with the topic of sustainability,” says its director Joseph Veryser. Veryser, who is also the associate dean of LTU’s College of Architecture and Design, has been involved with the development of such curriculum and the implementation of “green” architecture in university construction.
AA pharmacuetical receives 15th patent
Ann Arbor-based Unitech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. landed its 15th patent related to cancer treatment.
Ann Arbor considers expanding commercial recycling program
Ann Arbor City Council is considering expanding the city's recycling program with regard to commercial businesses at a cost of approximately $600,000 per year.
Local music gets spotlight on new weekly PBS show
Local PBS station WTVS has started a new weekly hour-long music series focusing on top independent talent in Metro Detroit.
Dearborn working to keep city development, growth moving forward
Dearborn is working to keep new office and retail development on track.
10-story, $20 million apartments planned in Ann Arbor
A $20 million brick and limestone apartment building is planned for the South University area in Ann Arbor.
Two-thirds of 24-unit River Lofts in Mt. Clemens sold
Fourteen of the 22 units at the River Lofts, 98 N. Gratiot Ave. in Mt. Clemens, have sold.
Dearborn mulls options for Montgomery Ward site
Dearborn City Council was presented with four possible developments for the former Mongomery Ward site last week. One scenario calls for an office/commercial complex at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Schaefer with housing built on the south end of the site; the other three options called for ground floor retail topped with housing.
Lost and Found Vintage relocates to downtown RO
Lost and Found Vintage has moved to downtown Royal Oak. The shop, which sells clothing, books and music from decades past, is now situated on trendy Washington Avenue.
Lawrence Tech promotes green architecture
Lawrence Technological University’s Center for Sustainability was created 1-½ years ago in order to “create educational opportunities in our curriculum associated with the topic of sustainability,” says its director Joseph Veryser. Veryser, who is also the associate dean of LTU’s College of Architecture and Design, has been involved with the development of such curriculum and the implementation of “green” architecture in university construction.
AA pharmacuetical receives 15th patent
Ann Arbor-based Unitech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. landed its 15th patent related to cancer treatment.
Ann Arbor considers expanding commercial recycling program
Ann Arbor City Council is considering expanding the city's recycling program with regard to commercial businesses at a cost of approximately $600,000 per year.
Local music gets spotlight on new weekly PBS show
Local PBS station WTVS has started a new weekly hour-long music series focusing on top independent talent in Metro Detroit.
Dearborn working to keep city development, growth moving forward
Dearborn is working to keep new office and retail development on track.
10-story, $20 million apartments planned in Ann Arbor
A $20 million brick and limestone apartment building is planned for the South University area in Ann Arbor.
Two-thirds of 24-unit River Lofts in Mt. Clemens sold
Fourteen of the 22 units at the River Lofts, 98 N. Gratiot Ave. in Mt. Clemens, have sold.
