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Speaker Event: Freshwater Metropolis

Metromode staff Thursday, May 23, 2013

TONIGHT on the campus of Lawrence Technological University join us for a conversation with experts, activists, and business leaders about how green and blue infrastructure is transforming our region and learn what you can do to be a part of this movement.

Blue/Green Infrastructure

FilterD: May 23 - June 5

Walter Wasacz Thursday, May 23, 2013

Loosen up for Movement Festival weekend with a pre-party or three, including one at MOCAD featuring live electronic music, modern dance and DJs. Find the details in FilterD.

Where's the Beef in Metro Detroit? (& Lamb, Pork, & Duck)

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, May 23, 2013

Man does not live by gluten-free vegan cuisine alone. Some might argue that's not living at all. For all the love that's given to the how-green-is-my-garden folks, Metromode's Nicole Rupersburg feels it's time to give a big bloody hug to locals who want to put their incisors to good use.

Dining, Food, Oakland County, Wayne County

Royal Oak, Ann Arbor, Berkley, Birmingham, Detroit, Ferndale

Longboard Company Creates Custom Boards, Global Customers

Julia Woehrer Thursday, May 23, 2013

Build it local, sell it global. It's the philosophy of many a Metro Detroit business. And skateboards are no exception. Case in point: CR Boardworks in Madison Heights, which has made a big name for itself in a short amount of time.

Entrepreneurship, Manufacturing, Outdoor Products, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Wayne County

Driving Urban Vibrancy Forward

Nina Ignaczak Thursday, May 23, 2013

The first step in creating a regional transit authority for metro Detroit is done. Now the work begins to create a shared vision and a comprehensive plan to make it all happen. Nina Ignaczak talks to the people already rolling up their sleeves.

Alternative Transportation, Mass Transit, Oakland County, Transportation, Wayne County

Metromode Takes a Memorial Day Vacation

Metromode staff Thursday, May 23, 2013

Metromode will be taking next week off to spend time with friends and family, enjoy the start of summer, and pay our respects to those who sacrificed for our country. We'll be back June 6!

Michigan Hosts the Architectural & Industrial Design Event of the Year

Brian Conway, Michigan State Historic Preservation Officer Thursday, May 23, 2013

State Historic Preservation Office launches blockbuster show June 14 at Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills.

Architecture, Design

Thanks for listening, Michigan!

MSHDA Thursday, May 16, 2013

People across the state have helped "the Prosperity Agenda" radio show on Detroit news/talk 760 WJR win international acclaim.

Guest Blogger: Julie Wood

Julie Wood Thursday, May 16, 2013

With its concentration of defense industry companies, southeast Michigan is a cornerstone of the U.S. defense industry. Julie Wood, president of Women in Defense's Michigan chapter, discusses how the industry is forging on despite the financial pressure of sequestration.

Making a Ripple Rather Than a Blast

Natalie Burg Thursday, May 16, 2013

Hans Hegge was into texting before anyone knew the meaning of "LOL." It's hard to believe but six years ago text message technology was an open frontier. And Hegge's Text Ripple was an early pioneer. Today the Auburn Hills-based text marketing company has clients in 38 states and big plans for the next tech innovation.

Entrepreneurship, Mobile Technology, PR/Marketing, Social Media

FilterD: May 16 - 22

Walter Wasacz Thursday, May 16, 2013

Hamtramck sculptor Graem Whyte created a new dodgeball-esque game that is also a fab piece of art. Join him and check it out at MOCAD's Family Day this Sunday. Details in FilterD.

Taking the "Home" Out of Homework: Clintondale's Flipped High School

Patrick Dunn Thursday, May 09, 2013

Why do athletes who struggle in the classroom succeed on the playing field? Could it be because the coach is there to guide them every step of the way? What if that same approach was applied to academics? That's what Clintondale's Flipped program did - with remarkable success.

Education, Film / Video, Internet, Kids

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.

Downtown Development, Oakland County, Placemaking, Real Estate, Wayne County

Rochester, Birmingham, Northville, Plymouth

FilterD: May 9 - May 15

Walter Wasacz Thursday, May 09, 2013

Whydontweownthis.com advocacy group is hosting a get together at its downtown Detroit base this Friday to discuss use of a community mapping service. Get the lowdown in this week's FilterD.

What I've learned during Michigan's fight on home foreclosure

Mary Townley Thursday, May 02, 2013

MSHDA is partnering with the state’s religious leaders and faith communities to help homeowners avoid foreclosure with a program that addresses each homeowner’s unique situation.