This Detroit blog has been a bit Detroitless lately. My limited mobility and simmering animosity for the ‘justice system’ are to blame. Fortunately, I’m coming around on both fronts. This Better Life Bag definitely strikes a cord with my Detroit love and I would order one in a heartbeat if we weren’t about to experience a … More Detroit Inspired BLB
In addition to touring the University District, I recently met up with Kim Stroud to discuss life in Detroit. Kim lives in the neighborhood, works at a housing non-profit in Detroit and as a realtor. She moved to Detroit with her family when she was ten and has been in the city ever since. She … More Life in Detroit: Kim Stroud
The University District is a signature Detroit neighborhood known for its ornate single family homes and strong community. Like all neighborhoods in the country, the UD suffered from depressed home values and foreclosures during the housing crisis. In 2010, I briefly considered buying a house and I fell in love with a listing in the … More The University District
I’m attracted to big cities because I love the idea of not needing a car. A sacrilegious concept in Detroit perhaps but I hate traffic and dream of the day I can walk or take public transit to get to the places I need to go. The Dequindre Cut is an example of what I’d … More The Dequindre Cut
I’m ashamed to admit that it took us until this weekend to make it to the Riverwalk. Well, that’s not exactly true, I have been to the river many times but I haven’t done the walk in its entirety. Since we lost power Friday night we needed somewhere to spend our Saturday morning. It was a … More The Detroit Riverfront
A couple weekends ago Nicole Curtis (aka the Rehab Addict from the DIY Network) announced that she was opening her latest Detroit project to the public for a ‘before’ look. The house is located close to Belle Isle and was purchased through the Detroit auction. She gave 24 hour notice and over 600 people showed … More Rehab Addict Sneak Peek
I am a proud graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn; however, since it is predominately a commuter school it took a bit of effort to develop relationships on campus. In an effort to meet new people I joined the Blueprints Leadership Program my junior year of college. This wonderful enrichment program introduced me to a … More Life In Detroit: Charles Ashley
For me the sign of a true city has always been Starbucks and gelato. Every major city I’ve ever visited has had ample offerings of both and Detroit is making progress in each area. Earlier this summer I discovered this adorable little gelato stand in Campus Martius. The Gelato Shoppe is managed by the Fountain … More The Gelato Shoppe
The Belle Isle Aquarium wasn’t the only place celebrating its 110th anniversary this weekend. The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory was as well. Yet another Albert Kahn building, the conservatory is stunning and my favorite place to visit on the island. Home to a variety of exotic plants it provides the sense of exploration without the … More Belle Isle Conservatory
The James A. Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle is an iconic symbol in Detroit and another example of how far the city has come in recent years. Shut off in 2011 for lack of funds (and possibly even the victim of scrappers who stole copper pipes), the fountain was turned on again in 2013. … More Belle Isle
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