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Inside the Peacock Room’s glam new flagship store

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The best places to buy holiday gifts made in Detroit

Detroit’s best markets and shopping events during the holiday season.

by Robin Runyan

The past, present, and future of the Hudson’s site

From plotting the land in 1805 to breaking ground on a skyscraper in 2017, we look at the history of this changing city block in downtown Detroit.

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Downtown Detroit Markets pop up for the holidays

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12 projects set to transform Detroit

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101 books about where—and how—we live

Urban classics and new favorites to read and give.

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Detroit’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Everything you need to know

Thanksgiving is almost here, meaning thousands will flock downtown for the parade and Lions game. Here’s what you need to know.

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New renderings, video released for the Shinola Hotel

New renderings give us a clearer idea of what’s happening on Farmer Street.

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The holidays in Detroit, 2017

Detroit’s decked out for the winter holidays.

by Robin Runyan

How much to rent these Eastern Market lofts?

Four lofts at the E & B Brewery Lofts in Eastern Market are now up for rent.

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Storefront north of New Center seeks $279K

This commercial building sits on 2nd Avenue between New Center and Boston-Edison. What kind of business would you like to see here?

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Clothing store George Gregory opens in Corktown

A new menswear store in a Michigan Avenue storefront is now open.

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Curbed Detroit Pocket Guide: Fall 2017

The best places to visit in Detroit for fall 2017

by Robin Runyan

Detroit lights up for the holidays in these 17 Instagram photos

From Beacon Park to Cadillac Square, downtown Detroit is ready for the holidays.

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Arts and Crafts bungalow includes beautiful woodwork, canal-adjacent lots

This property includes a home with wood beams and a fireplace, plus 14 waterfront lots. The price? $890,000.

by Robin Runyan
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Cozy Ferry Street condo asks $165K

This small one-bedroom condo in a historic home is located near the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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Open thread: Where does transit in Metro Detroit go from here?

With the interim CEO of the RTA stepping down and no plan in sight, are we all just stuck in traffic?

by Robin Runyan
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Park Shelton corner condo seeks $385K

This elegant two-bedroom condo overlooks Woodward Avenue.

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The Fisher Building gains another retail tenant with Pot + Box

The flower shop will plant itself in the iconic building in December.

by Robin Runyan
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Amazon HQ2: Detroit bids for the new headquarters

Does Detroit have a shot at the new headquarters?

by Robin Runyan

Midcentury modern Mies van der Rohe courtyard unit aims for $600K

This lovely, private courtyard townhouse has three bedrooms, two baths, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

by Robin Runyan
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109-year-old Southwest home seeks $260K

This four-bedroom home has lovely woodwork and vintage details.

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City Modern takes shape in Brush Park [updated]

Brush Park is starting to look different, as modern architecture moves into the historic neighborhood.

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University Motel sells to Midtown Detroit Inc. for $600K

The midcentury building near Tech Town and New Center could be turned into apartments and a hotel.

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Detroit home comparisons: Here’s what $125K can buy right now

This week, we’re looking at a duplex, a co-op, a single-family home, and a townhouse.

by Robin Runyan

Take a stroll through Detroit’s urban agrihood

Curbed’s video team recently visited the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative and their urban agrihood in the middle of Detroit.

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Detroit’s tree lighting kicks off downtown holiday festivities

This year’s tree lighting on November 17 can be viewed from Campus Martius and Beacon Park.

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Classic Atkinson home with modern updates asks $259K

This five-bedroom home has dark hardwood floors, light accents, and a finished basement.

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The best hiking trails in Metro Detroit, mapped

From shared pathways to short walks through wooded areas, here are some of the best hiking trails around metro Detroit.

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Industrial Research Loft near Wayne State asks $273K

This one-bedroom loft is on the market for the first time and located near Wayne State, the Henry Ford Hospital, and New Center.

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Detroit’s most iconic buildings, mapped

From the Fisher Building to Michigan Central Station, here are 18 of the most iconic buildings in the Motor City.

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Charming University District home asks $360K

This move-in ready, five-bedroom home has original details and modern updates.

by Robin Runyan
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How much for an updated penthouse overlooking Boston-Edison?

This recently renovated penthouse atop a Glynn Court apartment building has incredible city views and a private terrace.

by Robin Runyan
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Regal Sherwood Forest home wants $460K

This four-bedroom Sherwood Forest home is full of character, literally.

by Robin Runyan
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Book Cadillac penthouse has skyline views, $1.75M price

This three-bedroom penthouse has 29th floor views and a big price tag.

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Mapping Detroit’s construction boom

From new hotels to future skyscrapers to residential redevelopments, here are some of the biggest developments underway in Detroit right now.

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New velodrome lands Lexus as sponsor

The Lexus Velodrome will have lanes for walking, cycling, and skating, plus additional fitness classes. It’s expected to open in January.

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Boston-Edison showdown: Comparing 3 homes for sale right now

These three stately homes are all move-in ready and listing between $325,000 and $375,000.

by Robin Runyan
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Apartment comparisons: What $1,250 can rent in Detroit right now

This week’s roundup takes us to Corktown, the North End, West Village, and more.

by Robin Runyan
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For $230K, a cozy home on Atkinson Street

This four-bedroom home just south of Boston-Edison has a lot of character, including leaded glass windows and different kinds of wood details.

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The Peacock Room and YAMA will open this month in the Fisher Building

Both clothing stores will officially open November 25 for Small Business Saturday, with benefit previews earlier in the week.

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16 things to do in Detroit with kids

From exploring Campus Martius to checking out the wildlife at the Detroit Zoo, here are 16 places to take the kids this winter.

by Robin Runyan and Megan Barber

Boston-Edison home once blighted, now restored and ready for new owners

This house suffered from water and fire damage. It sat on the Land Bank auctions for months and took over a year to restore.

by Robin Runyan
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Mariners’ Church holds annual Great Lakes Memorial this weekend

The stone church near Detroit’s riverfront is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year.

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