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We’ve closed up shop for the time being
Dear readers,
We’re writing with some news: We’ve closed up shop at Curbed Detroit for the time being, and we’re leaving our homepage curated with our some of our best and most resourceful stories.
Meanwhile, our national site will continue to report on how changes in the housing market could affect you, feature striking homes from around the country, and distill the latest design trends. You can also follow Curbed on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook—where we also host groups for fans of midcentury modern houses and interiors and campe ..read more
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The North End apartment building once owned by Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II. | AP
Since its creation in 2011, the quasi-public authority has continually faced criticism
In the run up to Michigan’s 2018 gubernatorial election, the revelation that now–Lt. Gov. Garlan Gilchrist owned a blighted Detroit apartment building marked one of the campaign’s biggest scandals.
Gilchrist’s North End property sat vacant with a few boarded windows, no back door, and debris littering the unmowed yard. In addition, he was behind on taxes. All of which raised a central question: Why did the city allow G ..read more
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Extremely vulnerable in normal times, the homeless are even more at risk now. But the city, various agencies, and volunteers have stepped up to help.
For the 11 years that she’s served Detroit’s homeless population, Tasha Gray has learned that accomplishing collective goals in her line of work often takes too long. But the emergence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed that—she’s now seeing a string of lightning-fast, collaborative efforts to help protect the city’s homeless during the coronavirus pandemic.
“I’ve seen some things get off the ground in a matter of days o ..read more
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This home from 1913 is a real beauty
Because of restrictions placed on selling during the coronavirus pandemic, not many homes are hitting the market in Detroit these days. But one in Indian Village that recently listed is a real charmer.
The craftsman cottage on Seminole Street was designed in 1913 by active local firm Varney & Winter. The brick and stucco exterior has some gorgeous green-painted eaves above the porch and a dormer window with cedar shake.
The craftsman elements really come alive in the 2,376-square-foot, five-bedroom interior. For example, wood enriches ..read more
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4y ago
Passengers boarding the Mack streetcar at Cadillac Square. | Courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, Burton Historical Collection
What if some of these systems were in operation today?
Although Detroit is known the world over as the Motor City, it has always had public transportation and it used to be really good.
It was slow going on Detroit’s muddy streets until rails were built. The first streetcars, which were pulled by horses, began service in 1863. By the 1890s, all lines were electrified which sped things up significantly. In 1922, Detroit purchased the streetcar lines from the Detroit ..read more
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Check out these affordable homes in one of Detroit’s most prestigious neighborhoods
Boston-Edison is one of Detroit’s most prestigious neighborhoods. The centrally located historic district contains the grand mansion of former Detroit luminaries like S. S. Kresge, Berry Gordy, and James Couzens.
But there’s over 400 homes in the neighborhood, many of which can be gotten for a surprisingly affordable price—and you won’t have to do any renovations either. Here are five homes in Boston-Edison that can be bought for under $300,000.
Photos by HD Drone Photography
Where: 2545 W Boston Boulevar ..read more
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16 Detroit spaces that take our breath away
Detroit’s skyline is undoubtedly beautiful. But what about the city’s interiors? In many cases, they’re just as, if not more, stunning.
For this map we bring you 16 of city’s most beautiful interiors, from skyscrapers and theaters to museums and even an aquarium. We’ve decided not to include homes on this list (except for one exception)—otherwise it would be far too long. And we also have only one church with suggestions of others to see.
Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments section and we’ll add them to t ..read more
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Designed by one of the area’s architectural masters, it’s also gotten a thorough update inside
In his obituary, the Detroit Free Press called homes designed by Irving Tobocman “timeless masterpieces.” The great architect designed over 400 luxury homes around the world, many in suburban Detroit. One of which, in Bloomfield Hills, just hit the market for $2.5 million.
Built in 1971, the 5,000-square-foot home is typical of his modern style: lots of straight lines, a large main floor, floor-to-ceiling windows, and spacious rooms. Though most contain these elements, each is u ..read more
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Michigan is under a stay-at-home order, but moving is still considered “essential”
An executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has directed all Michigan residents to stay at home through at least the end of April in order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). But what if you have to literally change homes?
The only businesses allowed to remain open under the stay-at-home order are those deemed essential to sustaining life or part of a “critical infrastructure” field, like the food industry or law enforcement. Moving, you may be surprised to learn, i ..read more
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Sixto Rodriguez, a singer-songwriter and the subject of Searching for Sugar Man. | Boston Globe via Getty Images
Be moved by these excellent documentaries about Detroit
Detroit has always fascinated filmmakers and viewers alike. Given its fraught history, technological innovations, and unprecedented decline, the city has been a subject of many well-made documentaries over the years.
Now that Detroiters are spending so much time at home, it’s a great opportunity to dive into some of those films, which cover topics as varied as the the city’s musical heritage, history of crime, and the hope and ..read more