metromode - Development News

D-Biz: Jefferson Ave. Co-op Nursery School offers part-time, parent-run schooling for tots

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wayne State brings farmers market to Midtown

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

SEED Wayne (Sustainable Food Systems Education and Engagement in Detroit) is kicking off a new farmers market on Wayne State University's campus.

UDM dedicates new tennis complex; Titans ready for autumn season

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tenants moving into refurbished Briggs Building in downtown Birmingham

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A big project is coming to a close in downtown Birmingham as the tenants move into the newly refurbished and expanded Briggs Building.

Go Comedy! Improv Theater readies to open in downtown Ferndale

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Ferndale's Go Comedy! Improv Theater is preparing to open this fall.

Montgomery Ward site project in Dearborn wins $9.5 million brownfield grant

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The redevelopment of the old Montgomery Ward building in Dearborn's east downtown is one step closer to starting now that millions in brownfield tax credits have been approved for the project.

Big name firms move into rehabbed Wells Fargo building in Birmingham

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Birmingham is getting some big names into a refurbished building now that the National City Bank building is becoming the Wells Fargo Bank building in the Triangle District.

Business climbs at Jefferson Beach Marina in St. Clair Shores after renovation

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Nautical Mile is becoming a bit busier now that the Jefferson Beach Marina is cashing in on its renovations.

Top festivals go green in Pontiac, Mt. Clemens and Detroit

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The trash piles promise to be smaller this year as some of Metro Detroit's biggest festivals take major steps toward sustainability.

More people take to rails as Amtrak ridership goes up in Metro Detroit

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ridership on Amtrak trains is up 5 percent throughout Michigan with the biggest increase coming on the Wolverine line, connecting Pontiac, Detroit and Chicago.

State celebrates grand opening of $17 million Welcome Center in Southwest Detroit

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The State of Michigan will celebrate the grand opening of its newest Welcome Center, near the Ambassador Bridge, on August 22.

Ann Arbor gives 601 Forest high-rise development yellow light

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ann Arbor's skyline is still wondering if it will get another addition now that the City Council has postponed a decision on the 601 Forest development until October.

42 North aims to provide affordable rental alternative to Ann Arbor students

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Even as Ann Arbor's vertical developments continue to grad headlines the city continues to expand on the fringes with more horizontal development, like the proposed 42 North.

State celebrates grand opening of $17M Welcome Center near Ambassador Bridge in Mexicantown

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People Mover reopens after $1.5M upgrade, will now travel clockwise

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Birmingham Greenleaf Trust building set to bridge downtown and Triangle districts

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Birmingham and Greenleaf Trust are close to pulling the trigger on the 5-story, signature structure that will serve as Greenleaf's new home in downtown Birmingham.

Ferndale explores possibilities of expanding city hall facilities

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ferndale is looking to expand its city government facilities, and one of those options includes sharing a building with Credit Union ONE.

Trenton sets up free wireless network to make downtown more attractive

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Trenton is jumping feet first into the 21st Century and landing on some of the most advanced Wi-Fi technology to supply free wireless Internet to its central business district.

Downtown Lincoln Park goes wireless with help from Meraki technology

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A free Wi-Fi network is up and running in Lincoln Park's downtown this summer.

Ferndale Tribute sculpture on Woodward breaks ground

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As if Ferndale couldn't get anymore artsy, it's erecting the first 30-foot-tall Woodward Tribute sculpture in September.

Rallies and meetings attempt to advance mass transit discussion

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Improving mass transit options (and providing a better variety of them) will be the center of conversation at a couple of public meetings and rallies this week and next.

Construction nearly complete on new Toyota Technical Center

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

One of the brightest economic rays of light is about to become focused now that Toyota is almost ready to open its new technical center outside of Ann Arbor.

Ypsilanti's Growing Hope to build first of several hoop houses

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Growing Hope volunteers will start building its first hoop house in earnest later this month.

State Fairgrounds unveils upgrades to arts center, theater

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This week, the State Fairgrounds unveils its renovated theater and community arts building that will be used to host meetings and events year-round.

Charter One opens new branch in One Kennedy Square

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

D-Biz: Westcott Displays stays creative in New Center for almost 90 years

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Joe Louis People Mover stop goes green with new roof

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Co-branded Papa Romano's/Mr. Pita opens at Compuware

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Southwest Detroit publishes map, soon to issue passport to lure visitors to dining options

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Developer considers turning Mt. Clemens firehouse into downtown lofts

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More lofts could be in line for downtown Mt. Clemens soon. Developer Ted Schollenberger hopes to break ground on his Pine Street Lofts project next year and is considering turning an old downtown firehouse into lofts.