This well intended but ill-conceived homestead, which was constructed in 2008, has been reclaimed by the St. Aubin-Chene Prairie.
Monday, May 07, 2012
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Replaced
The missing bronze plaque dedicating the "Gateway to Freedom" sculpture in Hart Plaza has been repaired and re-installed. The plaque was removed by the Detroit Recreation Department after it was damaged by scrappers trying to steal it in 2010. It had been replaced with a construction barrel until recently.
Monday, April 23, 2012
What's Next?
What will the ultimate fate of the Ford Auditorium site be? Mayor Bing would like to build a permanent outdoor amphitheater at the location and bulldoze Chene Park for redevelopment. Obviously, a funding source would have to be secured first and given the current state of the city, that proposition does not seem very likely this decade.
In the meantime, it has been revealed that the Detroit Jazz festival would like to expand their footprint on the riverfront by erecting a temporary stage on the site. This would be contingent on whether the city can convert the grounds to green space in time. Some work has already begun.
In the meantime, it has been revealed that the Detroit Jazz festival would like to expand their footprint on the riverfront by erecting a temporary stage on the site. This would be contingent on whether the city can convert the grounds to green space in time. Some work has already begun.
Saturday, April 07, 2012
Rivertown Loses Another
The once proud and thriving Rivertown district has suffered another loss. The Troester Building was built in 1911. It was located at the corner of Riopelle and Franklin. It was the home of the Rhinoceros Club.
October, 2003
April, 2012
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Friday, April 06, 2012
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Sunday, March 18, 2012
Hot Taco Detroit!
Please welcome the latest addition to Park Avenue, a Taqueria. Hot Taco is located in the Iodent building next to Centaur.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
The Auburn
Work has started on the latest addition to Midtown. The Auburn, named after the car company that once had a dealership on the site, is a mixed use development that will add 58 market rate rental units and 9,000 square feet of retail to the corner of Canfield and Cass this fall.
