The Villages

Several enclaves around eastbound Jefferson boast fine urban living options, from historic homes to high rise apartments and condos � some riverside, others inland, but all close to downtown and Belle Isle. Known as "The Villages," they include Indian Village, English Village, Islandview Village, West Village, East Village, and the East Riverfront, which runs from GM Renaissance Center to the Roostertail.

Features

A cultural history of Metro Detroit, Chapter One: Native Americans

Mickey Lyons Thursday, January 26, 2017

Our new series on Metro Detroit's ethnic and cultural history, written by local writer and historian Mickey Lyons, begins with the first Detroiters, Native Americans.

Greenhouse to grocery: Stocking stores with year-round Michigan produce

David Sands Thursday, January 26, 2017

You can find a little bit of summer in Michigan tomatoes grown in the winter.

In memory of Bradford Frost: It's time to rekindle our romance with the Detroit idea

Bradford Frost Thursday, January 26, 2017

Bradford Frost, director of Capital Impact Partners' Detroit program and all around great person, passed away this week. Model D is republishing an essay he wrote in 2015 to honor his memory.

LaToya Morgan, CDAD's Public Housing manager

A better mix: Detroiters work to expand affordable housing options

Jessica Meyer Thursday, January 26, 2017

There are many common misconceptions about who lives in affordable housing and what impact those communities have on neighborhoods. But the reality is that affordable housing increases stability, support, and mobility to a neighborhood and city.

Maurice Cox, Director of the City of Detroit's Planning Department

Lessons from Planning Director Maurice Cox on spreading bike culture across Detroit

Terryn Hall Thursday, January 26, 2017

In a conversation with Model D, Maurice Cox, Director of the City of Detroit's Planning Department, says he'll put extra emphasis on bike infrastructure across the city.

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