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From glorious to inclusive: The past, present, and future of Detroit's LGBT spaces

Matthew Piper Monday, July 25, 2016

In the '70s and '80s, Detroit had a strong and proud gay presence with a hub in Palmer Park. While that "gayborhood" no longer exists, the city is steadily reclaiming its LGBT heritage, and becoming more inclusive as a result.

The Downtown Boxing Gym is much more than a boxing gym

Nicole Rupersburg Monday, July 18, 2016

Carlo "Khali" Sweeney is the founder of a boxing gym on Detroit's east side that develops good citizenship in urban youth through a wide variety of educational and fitness programs and voluntary service.

Biking in Michigan can take you through both peninsulas.

Biking Lake Michigan: A long-distance adventure

Mark Wedel Friday, July 22, 2016

Writer Mark Wedel offers up a personal account and lessons learned along the U.S. Bike Route 35 through northern and western Michigan, the first in a two-part series on long-distance bike routes in the state.

New study confirms economic impact of eight placemaking assets every community should have

Natalie Berg Monday, July 18, 2016

What assets make a community strong? You might be surprised to learn that the things that deliver the biggest economic bang for the buck aren't what's traditionally discussed in Michigan.

Garment designer Sarah Ayers adds some chic to Detroit's grit

Mickey Lyons Monday, July 18, 2016

Since opening her clothier business, William and Bonnie, two years ago, owner Sarah Ayers has created a niche for herself as Detroit's go-to seamstress and garment designer.

Small Claims: A slow journey to justice in the 36th District Court

Michele Oberholtzer Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Working a case through small claims court can be can be a terrible burden. Michele Oberholtzer describes her path to "justice" at the 36th District Court, and explains why she was one of the lucky ones.

Carla Walker-Miller of Walker-Miller Energy at Cafe con Leche

10 lessons about scaling your business from our #HighGrowthHappyHour

Amanda Lewan Monday, July 18, 2016

Last year, Southeast Michigan Startup began telling the story of high growth companies in Metro Detroit. Here are our 10 favorite lessons from those #HighGrowthHappyHouse meet-ups.

Across Our Network

Want to attract millennials? First you'll need a family-friendly workplace
Source: Metromode - Metro Detroit
A 150-mile trail is helping towns along the way to thrive
Source: Keystone Edge - Pennsylvania
How Grand Rapids, Mich. is coming together to address racial injustice
Source: Rapid Growth - Grand Rapids
What are the long-lasting impacts of hosting a political convention?
Source: 83 Degrees - Tampa
The "bold goal" to get 90 percent of this region's workforce gainfully employed by 2020
Source: Soapbox - Cincinnati
The lifeblood of a local music scene? Great local venues
Source: High Ground - Memphis
Detroit's gallery scene is growing. Is it sustainable?
Source: Model D - Detroit
The eight placemaking assets every community should have
Source: Metromode - Metro Detroit

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Small businesses multiply, crime declines along Jefferson Avenue corridor
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
U.S. cities, Detroit included, are rethinking the alley
Source: City Lab
Next High Growth Happy Hour focuses on real estate
Hatch Art launches fundraiser to save Hamtramck Disneyland
Source: Hatch Art
Article explores overlooked beauty of east riverfront housing
Source: Hour Detroit
Forward Cities nominee discusses scholarship for "mapping the world"
Source: Aspen 82
Developers take lead installing public art in downtown Detroit
Source: The Detroit News
Group seeks to make two streets temporarily car-free
Source: The Detroit News

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From the Ren Cen to the Roostertail, the East Riverfront boasts diversity in things to do and see. It is home to some of the city's most treasured assets -- including the Detroit RiverWalk, Chene Park, Pewabic Pottery, and Belle Isle -- as well as some of its most coveted addresses -- including The Villages and Lafayette Park.