Downtown : News from Detroit

Lawrence Hunt is a clothing startup that makes dress shirts for men that employ breathable material.

Detroit has been named to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a City of Design.

Natalia Petraszczuk believes that people can will themselves to better things by consistently visualizing their goals -- so much so that last spring she launched a startup, VizBe, around the idea.

The Neighborhood Service Organization has launched a pair of wellness and outreach programs to prevent and care for foot-related issues among Detroit's homeless population.

Shop Detroit is taking the stress out of holiday shopping by offering free shuttles to Detroit's retail districts on Saturday, Nov. 28.

It's been another busy month for development news in the city. Let's catch up on some of the biggest stories from the past four weeks.

Steven Mazur and Eric Huang’s big idea was to make everyday clothing for shorter men. This week they are set to ship their first orders.

Officials say roughly 350 bikes and 35 bike stations will be scattered throughout greater downtown.

Build Institute is putting on bazaars where its alumni can sell their products, while DC3 is launching a program that helps freelancers more easily sell their services.

Detroit Trading Co. greatly expanded its staff when it opened its downtown office. That growth is expected to continue as the company flips the dealership model of selling cars on its head.

The C-Type is available exclusively through Detroit Bikes' latest crowdfunding campaign.

It's been another busy month for development news in the city of Detroit. Let's catch up on some of the biggest stories from the past four weeks.

Dr. Robert Di Pilla isn't your average dentist with a suburban practice. The dental surgeon caters to a list of high-profile clientele at his offices here in metro Detroit and in New York City. And he’s opening a third office in downtown Detroit this fall.

Birdhouse is working to expand its mobile app to include a wide variety of disorders and chronic conditions -- everything from developmental disabilities to chronic illnesses.

As the city of Detroit makes it easier for residents to purchase vacant lots in their neighborhoods, the Detroit Future City Implementation Office has developed a field guide for residents that informs them how to transform the empty land into neighborhood resources.