On the Ground

Metromode's On the Ground series allows us to partner with coalitions of community stakeholders to identify and capture the story of talent, investment, innovation and emerging assets that are shaping the future of Metro Detroit's cities and towns.

Photo courtesy downtown Farmington.

Meet the artist of Farmington’s public art mural at Sunday talk

Artist John Martin will be giving a presentation on the making of his mural on Sunday, Feb. 3 at the Mi.Mosa restaurant in downtown Farmington.

Live, work, and play in downtown Farmington with new condos for rent

Located above Farmington's Samurai Hibachi & Sushi are three newly renovated residential units, two of which have already been leased.

Browndog Barlor & Restaurant. Photo by David Lewinski.
Suggestions for a ‘girls’ day out’ in Farmington

Nothing puts fuel in the tank quite as effectively (or as enjoyably) as a day spent with e gal pals. To that end, On the Ground Farmington is providing suggestions for planning a walking “girls’ day out” tour focused on self-care and connection.

Photo courtesy Downtown Farmington.
Skatin’ Alive: Riley Park Ice Rink to host Glow Skate this Saturday

It’s a family-friendly event with a heated pavilion, fire and s’mores, hot chocolate, glow sticks, and door prizes, to boot.

Interior of Sidecar Slider Bar. Photo courtesy Downtown Farmington.
Gourmet slider and craft beer bar opens in downtown Farmington

When searching for the right location, owner Scott Pelc found himself downtown and it hit him.  "Downtown Farmington is super-walkable," he says. "It’s nice and cozy.

Fixtures of Farmington: Zooming in on Focal Point Studio of Photography

We wrap our Fixtures of Farmington series at the city's venerable photography studio, founded by photographers Jerry Jakacki and John Prusak in 1973,

Photo courtesy downtown Farmington.
Downtown Farmington unveils its latest public art installation

The mural features the word 'Welcome' in a variety of languages, the artist’s attempt to recognize the different groups of peoples that have come to call Farmington home.

Village Shoe Inn. Photo by David Lewinski.
Fixtures of Farmington: Village Shoe Inn perseveres by putting customers (and their feet) first

This three-generation family business has been a part of Farmington for nearly 50 years,

Photo courtesy Kate Knight, Farmington Downtown Development Authority
Downtown Farmington’s outdoor ice rink nears completion

The structure is built. Workers are currently pumping the cooling coils with glycol. Next comes the ice.

Korner Barbers. Photo by David Lewinski.
Fixtures of Farmington: Korner Barbers makes the cut for 50 years

This week's Fixtures of Farmington series focuses on one of the town’s most enduring businesses, Korner Barbers, where customers who first came as boys now bring their own children and grandchildren.

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