Winter 2018
Detroit’s Peacock Room Preserves Detroit’s Architectural History
January 30th, 2019
The story of the Peacock Room is the story of drop ceilings. Or rather, the story of finding what’s underneath them. “You don’t get the real richness of Detroit without really peeling back the layers,” says Rachel Lutz, founder and proprietor.
Open ArticleOne Detroit & American Black Journal Roadshow | Lessons Learned in Islandview
January 24th, 2019
Detroit Public TV hosted a special “Solutions Roadshow” before a live audience at the Church of the Messiah in Detroit’s Islandview neighborhood to discuss issues faced by local residents and projects under way to improve the quality of life in the community. The lessons learned in Islandview can help ensure that Detroit’s revitalization touches every neighborhood.
Open ArticleRedevelopment starts at Milwaukee Junction’s ‘Illuminated Mural’ building
January 23rd, 2019
A standout building and mural in Milwaukee Junction will see new life, as the Platform announced the start of redevelopment of the former cold storage building on East Grand Boulevard.
Open ArticleCoworking space, food hall coming to Milwaukee Junction neighborhood
January 22nd, 2019
Detroit — Construction began this month on a $16 million project to transform a long-vacant Milwaukee Junction building known for its rainbow-colored mural into a coworking space and food hall.
Open Article‘Boutique’ Co-Working Spaces Find a Niche Nurturing Small Businesses
January 22nd, 2019
In a refurbished Salvation Army building in downtown Lincoln, Neb., Bob Hinrichs runs a co-working space for about 150 people.
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