http://iamyoungdetroit.com Publication Celebrating Detroit's Young Visionaries, Innovators, Community Leaders, Philanthropists, and Young Professionals making their mark on the City of Detroit. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:54:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2012/02/the-detroit-bus-company/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2012/02/the-detroit-bus-company/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:13:50 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=3075 Set to launch this spring, The Detroit Bus Company is challenging itself to fill the hole left in the city's isolated bus routes.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2012/02/the-detroit-bus-company/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/11/pop-up-retail-in-detroit/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/11/pop-up-retail-in-detroit/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:31:58 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=3029 As unique small businesses continue to sprout and help transform the economic landscape of the once-booming automotive capital of the nation, a largely untapped retail concept is quickly gaining steam.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/11/pop-up-retail-in-detroit/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/11/when-one-door-closes/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/11/when-one-door-closes/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:31:57 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=3011 They say "when one door closes, another opens." As corney as it sounds, it couldn't be more true this holiday season in Detroit. Harmonie Park's DSE will be closing it's retail shop at the end of the holidays (don't worry you can still pick up your gifts!), but only to expand itself as the brand it always aimed to be. It's not surprising the brand is outgrowing it's 190 square foot boutique, early this year we saw the introduction of a new logo as well as the announcement of seasonal lines. DSE will be taking over a much larger space, which will house it's new showroom and production studio. ]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/11/when-one-door-closes/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/banglatown/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/banglatown/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:32:06 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2992 Hamtramck is Detroit's own little city within a city, and while it can be annoying to spell, many Detroiters still consider it their own. Thousands travel there for Packzi Day each spring and head to the Hamtramck Blowout in March, but this area has been getting a bit of press lately.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/banglatown/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/why-dont-we-own-this/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/why-dont-we-own-this/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:49:12 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2987 Have you always dreamed of owning a piece of the city? Perhaps you've already purchased your inch, but this time around you can purchase your own real-life house for as little as $500! The 2011 Wayne County Foreclosure Auction runs from October 21 - 27 and whether you're moving in, creating a community space, or have something a bit more creative in mind, these houses are an exciting opportunity.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/why-dont-we-own-this/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/detroiters-speak-up/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/detroiters-speak-up/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:20:00 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2967 From the last day to register for Detroit elections to voting for the Hatch semifinalists, Detroiters are speaking up, or at least planning to. This Tuesday was the last day to register to vote for the Detroit City Elections next month. There was a strong call to action, even on social networks, to "get registered!" A piece by Vincent M. Keenan stressed the importance of not letting Detroit's creative vision and energy miss the poll box.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/detroiters-speak-up/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/crains-house-party/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/crains-house-party/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:05:32 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2894 Crain's is throwing the most sophisticated house party you've ever been to. Detroiters and suburbanites alike will get to experience residential living in the "D" by visiting over 32 cocktail parties taking place all over the city.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/crains-house-party/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/living-in-the-v/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/living-in-the-v/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:53:10 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2914 While not all of the neighborhoods in the city are of Indian Village fame, there are several other villages in the City, with their own historic elegance. This Sunday you can find out more about "Living in the V" at the community organized festival and open house. ]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/living-in-the-v/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/artefacting-takes-on-detroit/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/artefacting-takes-on-detroit/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:47:51 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2898 Yesterday, we were lucky enough to speak with visiting artists Alex White-Mazzarella and Arne de Knegt. ARTEFACTING is a global social arts project dedicated to stimulating community cohesion, dialogue and social justice. Both with urban planning backgrounds, they have decided to "engage, transform, catalyze, and document" communities through their projects.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/artefacting-takes-on-detroit/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/meaning-over-money-forbes-says-detroits-young-professionals-are-happier/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/meaning-over-money-forbes-says-detroits-young-professionals-are-happier/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:59:31 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2861 The ongoing dialogue about our city has been about Detroit as a land of opportunity, even referenced nationally in publications like the NY Times. Something not mentioned, and one of the secrets you might be in on, is that we’re happier here.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/meaning-over-money-forbes-says-detroits-young-professionals-are-happier/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/08/kickstarter/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/08/kickstarter/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:41:03 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2788 Kickstarter, the online pledge system for crowd-funding creative projects, will be in Detroit tomorrow for a casual meetup in our favorite makeshift office--Cass Cafe! Last weekend co-founder Perry Chen paid a surprise visit to Detroit and dropped by several local happenings including Detroit Internet Club, 71 POP's Grand Opening, and the Canfield Street Market. Tomorrow's meetup will be led by Kickstarter community team member Daniella Jaeger, and you're invited! Event starts at 7pm on the upper level of Cass Cafe, 4620 Cass Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. Tell them I Am Young Detroit sent you!]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/08/kickstarter/feed/ 0