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Metro Detroit's Hottest Home Markets

Kim North Shine Thursday, May 09, 2013
Houses are selling before they're listed. Buyers are getting into bidding wars. Sound familiar? No, it's not a return to the crazed real estate market of 2003... but a few metro Detroit communities are coming back with a vengeance. Why? Well, vibrant urban cores have a lot to do with it. 

10 Things To Do In Metro Detroit Before Summer Ends

Patrick Dunn Thursday, August 09, 2012
The countdown has begun, summer is winding down. And if you're like us, there's a list of stuff you meant to do while the weather was warm and the days were long. But where to start? Well, we've got some thoughts about that...

Metro Detroit DJs: From A - Z

Walter Wasacz Thursday, November 18, 2010
Whether you're a techno veteran or a newbie, it's hard not to notice Detroit's notoriety for beat-matching talent. But how to encapsulate a music scene that we export all over the world? Metromode offers an A-Z primer for those who are looking to wrap their heads around the sounds that make us spin round.

Building The Future: Metro Detroit's Young Architects

Kim Shine North Thursday, June 10, 2010
Architects look at things a little differently. Where we see empty space or blight, they see the potential for something inspiring, innovative, or grand. It should come as no surprise then that the trio of young architects Metromode spoke to are excited about both their own and Metro Detroit's future.

The Land Of Small Giants

Dennis Archambault Thursday, April 29, 2010
Sometimes bigger isn't better. In Ann Arbor the small giant movement is catching on, and it's attracting some Metro Detroit companies as well. Their philosophy? Profit is good but the bottom line should not be the be all / end all of your company's existence.

Ghastly Plots In Metro Detroit

Tanya Muzumdar Thursday, October 29, 2009
Happy Horror-ween! Though Metro Detroit is hardly known for our tales of terror (not counting the economy and the Lions, of course), Metromode digs up a pair of local writers who want nothing more than to give you nightmares.

48 Hours In Northville And Plymouth

Constance Crump Thursday, February 12, 2009
Norman Rockwell meets urban sophistication. If you want to experience a pair of classic Michigan communities you can't get much more Michigan-y than Plymouth and Northville.And yet these metro Detroit cities are looking forward, adding cafes, condos and galleries to their cozy, walkable downtowns.

Northville's Emerging Arts Community

Aleea Hibbeln Thursday, April 03, 2008
Shedding its reputation as Metro Detroit's country mouse, Northville is not only turning its downtown into a vibrant place to live and work, it's actively developing a formidable arts community. 

The D Brand and You

Clare Pfeiffer Ramsey Thursday, January 17, 2008
The 'D' brand isn't just about pulling in conventions and tourists. With the D Brand Summit, branding gurus are showing us how the power of the 'D' can also attract more talent and business to the region.

Downtowns Become Boomertowns

Nancy Kaffer Thursday, October 25, 2007
As Gen-Xers become homebuyers and baby boomers become empty nesters, seniors are reconsidering their suburban retirement options and choosing downtown living. These "ruppies" bring more than just money to urban neighborhoods, they also bring a commitment to getting involved.

Restoration = Evolution

Kimberly Chou Thursday, October 18, 2007
They're building up but not knocking down — area developers are choosing to redevelop and retrofit Southeast Michigan's historic buildings, and there are more than just tax incentives behind the trend. A look at why the hottest real estate in metro Detroit involves recycling old spaces and what that means for local communities.

Size Matters

Jon Zemke Thursday, October 04, 2007
To touch the sky or keep things human size? SE Michigan's revitalized downtowns are struggling with the size of their buildings as young professionals look for a more urban experience, leaders see density as a way to combat sprawl and long-time residents worry their community's unique character is compromised.

The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium: More Than Money

Scott Paul Dunham Thursday, June 14, 2007
Like American Idol, each year local startups strut their stuff at the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium, presenting in 'lightning round' pitch sessions for the attention of venture capital managers and angel investors. But support can mean more than just a quick infusion of cash, it can also spell success for Michigan's economy.

Michigan Music Fests: Mozart To Mosh Pits

Melinda Clynes Thursday, June 07, 2007
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Music takes us out of the actual and whispers to us dim secrets that startle our wonder as to who we are." Clearly the man loved his polka. metromode offers up a Summer Music Festival guide worth singing about.

Guest Blogger: Maud Lyon

Maud Lyon Thursday, June 07, 2007
Our guest blogger for this week is Maud Lyon. Maud is the founding director of the Cultural Alliance, and a consultant for numerous nonprofit organizations.Check back here each week day to read Maud's thoughts on the state of arts and culture in Michigan.
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