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Jones Eager to Lead U-Haul Moving and Storage of New Center Detroit
Anthony Jones has been named general manager of U-Haul Moving and Storage of New Center Detroit. DETROIT—Saying he sees a bright future for the Midtown and New Center areas,...
Detroit Revitalization: Measuring What U-Haul Brings To New Center
Letting some light into Detroit. Throughout it history, U-Haul has adapted old buildings to new uses. The company’s project in the old New Center Nabisco factory is the latest in...
Street Medicine Detroit
Your parents or grandparents (or even you) might remember a time when the family doctor would make house calls, little black bag in hand, if someone was sick. Those days are long...
Meet Joseph Tangari: Department of Urban Studies at Wayne State
Everyone's excited about the revitalization efforts taking place in New Center. Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Joseph Tangari, our new research assistant in...
Follow the Signs! – 12-10-12
In 1865, New York Tribune editor Horace Greeley famously opined, “Go west, young man.” Out west in Tucson last week, Pearson's Signs coined a new phrase, “Go east, U-Haul.” They...
TechTown Helps Revitalize Detroit
In 2000, with the goal of boosting new business growth, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation created the Michigan SmartZone network. This network is comprised of 15...
The Future of Detroit Biking: Bike City?
In the future, Detroit may be known for more than its automotive achievements. Motor City is becoming more bike-friendly and commuting by bicycle is now a real possibility for...
Bike Shares In Detroit…Good or Bad Idea?
Bike Share Program being researched by Wayne State University One thing all major thriving cities have in common is accessibility. Their downtown centers are made easily...
Midtown CompStat – Midtown Detroit Safety Committee
Wayne State Police Department is working with the Center for Urban Studies, Midtown businesses , Detroit Police and Wayne Sheriff's office to reduce crime. In order to...
DLECTRICITY Light Bike Parade
Do you love a parade? Most of the time, that conjures up images of floats, marching bands and huge inflatables. After this weekend, you might have to add illuminated bicycles to...
Community Bloggers Dedicated to Detroit Revitalization
Sean, JoeyGirl, Asia, Brittany, Toni, Olivia Meet our Community Bloggers! We just finished dinner with our community bloggers at Cass Café in Midtown. What a great group of...