Aaron Mondry

The lost houses of Clarkdale Street

Dalia Reyes watched the home on Clarkdale Street in Detroit slip out of her family’s grasp and into foreclosure.

3 years ago

A palatial Palmer Woods mansion is for sale — with a ballroom, billiards and an extra apartment

“Wow.” That’s all we can say about this 10,325-square-foot mansion in Palmer Woods, one of the most expensive homes for…

4 years ago

Is this the year Michigan passes driver’s license reform for undocumented immigrants?

The Drive SAFE bills aim to make it easier to get a driver’s license for undocumented immigrants in Michigan.

4 years ago

The Fitzgerald Revitalization Project is winding down. Why did it fall short of expectations?

When the Fitzgerald Revitalization Project was announced in 2017, it came with a great deal of fanfare for its ambitious…

4 years ago

Detroit’s Brutalist architecture deserves a closer look

Detroit's Brutalist architectural legacy isn't often recognized. Here are some of the most notable Brutalist buildings to know in the…

4 years ago

Can’t tell the difference between Detroit’s new apartment buildings? Here’s why

Stock photo of common apartment building design. For the first time in a while, Detroit is seeing a lot of…

4 years ago

What will office design look like in post-pandemic Detroit?

Companies will have to design offices in Detroit and elsewhere to account for hybrid schedules and workers' fears while still…

4 years ago

Storehouse of Hope wanted to create a new path for Detroit homeownership. What went wrong?

Detroit nonprofit Storehouse of Hope has a vision of a community land trust -- but is going broke while facing…

4 years ago

8 day trips from Detroit for architecture fanatics

There are countless architecture highlights just a short drive from Detroit -- here’s everything you need to plan a day…

4 years ago

All of Midtown’s EcoHomes have sold. What made them so popular?

Despite their high price tag, demand was high for the 14 sustainably-designed, single-family EcoHomes in Detroit.

4 years ago