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Motown Museum Celebrates Completion of First Two Phases of Expansion

The grand opening event included appearances by Smokey Robinson, Ottis Williams, Martha Reeves, and more
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Coda is the Latest Example of a Local Developer’s Commitment to Brush Park

Expected to break ground this summer, the project includes bracing a historic carriage house structure and building a five-story contemporary building over it

A Closer Look at The Fisher Building

Detroit's "largest art object" is for sale — here’s a little history, in case you’re interested in buying it
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Real Estate All-Stars 2022

For Hour Detroit’s Real Estate All-Stars 2022, we commissioned Professional Research Services (PRS) to conduct a survey of all metro Detroit brokers and agents, to determine the top agents and mortgage professionals in the area.
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Bedrock Shares First Look at Plans for Interior of Hudson’s Site Development

Retail, office space, meeting venues, and more are planned for the building
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Detroit Historical Society to Share Black Entrepreneurs’ Stories in New Project

The Detroit Historical Society is now crowdsourcing nominations for The Hustle

2022 Hour Detroiters: Pamela Martin Turner Breathes New Life Into North End

The president and CEO of Vanguard Community Development Corp. makes our annual list of people making Motown a better place

2022 Hour Detroiters: Rainy Hamilton Jr. Draws up the Future of Detroit Architecture

The award-winning architect — who makes our annual list of people making Motown a better place — and his firm handle some of the highest-profile projects in the city
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6 Interesting Detroit Development Projects Expected to Open in 2022

Hubs and havens for innovation, recreation, and social justice – plus mixed-use affordable housing and Amazon – highlight a busy 2022 of openings

2022 Hour Detroiters: Darnell Adams Wants To Build the Real Detroit Anew

The director of community initiatives at the Gilbert Family Foundation makes our annual list of people making Motown a better place

A Closer Look at a Historic Highland Park Pedestrian Tunnel

Most people who walk or drive past this decrepit, defaced concrete structure in Highland Park have no idea it represents a curious piece of Motor City history
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A Major Overhaul May Bring Detroit’s Palmer Park Back to its Roots

Green space pioneer Frederick Law Olmsted Sr.’s original plan for the space is central to the restoration efforts

Oudolf Garden Detroit to Officially Open this Weekend

The new addition to Belle Isle is Dutch horticulturist Piet Oudolf's latest public garden

‘Hard Reset’ Argues That Corporate Workplace Fairness Can Be Lucrative

The new book is written by Detroiters Marlin Williams, vice president of global diversity and inclusion at StockX, and Marlo Rencher, director of technology-based programs for TechTown Detroit and founder of Tech Founders Academy
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Is This Real Estate Market Boom a Bubble?

We spoke with a senior economist at Zillow to find out

What’s Behind the Real Estate Frenzy — and How Long Will It Last?

With demand high and supply low, Southeast Michigan, like much of the country, has home-buyers frantic and sellers sitting pretty

Are the Best Days of the Greater Penobscot in the Past?

The building has long been among Detroit’s most celebrated landmarks. Its decay, though, is drawing a different sort of attention. 
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Detroit Gets Creative in Its Quest To Breathe New Life Into Historic Fort Wayne

The city's Parks and Recreation Department has struck a deal with National Park Service to allow for development while maintaining the site's integrity
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Editor’s Letter: Please Enjoy Our May Issue Responsibly

In this month's letter, 'Hour Detroit' editor Dan Caccavaro talks our coverage on internet gambling, beer, and magic mushrooms
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Grosse Pointe Native Derek Stevens Is Sin City’s Most Interesting Rising Mogul

With a new $1 billion resort, Stevens spoke to us about how he's paying homage to his hometown and why the Michigan casino market isn't for him

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