Detroit 2020: A Year Into the Future Part 1
Detroit 2020: A Year Into the Future
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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Volt | Morning in Hamtramck
A Chevrolet Volt assembly line winds through the streets of Hamtramck, Michigan, a city within a city in the heart of Detroit. As the local workers build this pioneering extended-range electric vehicle, the citizens of this American manufacturing town look on filled with pride. For more information about Chevrolet Volt visit www.chevrolet.com/volt
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy: It starts here – one step at a time.
The non-profit Detroit RiverFront Conservancy was formed in 2003 with the mission of bringing public access to Detroit’s Riverfront and serving as a catalyst for economic development in the city. The ultimate vision is to develop five and a half miles of riverfront from the Ambassador Bridge to just east of the MacArthur (Belle Isle) Bridge.
Incentive Plan to Help 3 Neighborhoods
One goal of the University of Detroit Mercy Home Ownership Plan is to help revitalize the Livernois corridor. University president, Antoine Garibaldi explained, “What we provide is a $5000 forgivable loan which individuals can use toward a down payment, closing costs or some other related expenses.” The homeowner has to work with the University for five years, and then the entire loan is forgiven.
Detroit’s New Port
One of the region’s biggest economic drivers is located along Detroit’s Riverfront: it’s the Port of Detroit.
Live Midtown Success Story
When Narendra Panapitiya moved into his Midtown row house a new piano was one of the few things he had to buy. He got a great deal on the furnished model and took advantage of the $20,000 incentive program offered by “Live Midtown.”
LONG-SHARP | CURIS Gallery Presents Before They Were Famous
McGregor Fund contribution caps off $1.3 Million raised in December for DSO Annual Fund
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
by Detroit Symphony Orchestra
DETROIT, (Jan. 17, 2012) – The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is honored to announce that successful year-end fundraising culminated in a six-figure grant from the McGregor Fund, which will help support all aspects of operations at the DSO including our exciting new performance season with the metro Detroit community.
