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Blighted Highland Park block to be transformed into ‘sustainable eco-village’

By Steve Neavling on May 19, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Headline  

Blighted Highland Park block to be transformed into ‘sustainable eco-village’

A passionate team is transforming a blighted Highland Park block into a sustainable eco-village.

At least 11 buildings, houses demolished around new Red Wings arena since 2014

By Steve Neavling on May 16, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Development, Headline, posts, Urban Renewal  

At least 11 buildings, houses demolished around new Red Wings arena since 2014

From bars to a historic high-rise apartment, 11 buildings and houses have been demolished around the Red Wings arena since 2014.

Vacant Cass Corridor building demolished to make way for condos, high-end restaurant

By Steve Neavling on May 10, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Headline  

Vacant Cass Corridor building demolished to make way for condos, high-end restaurant

Condos and a high-end restaurant will replace a long-abandoned apartment building in the Cass Corridor.

Exploring what’s left of legendary drag show-turned-rock bar, Gold Dollar, in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on May 3, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Headline, posts  

Exploring what’s left of legendary drag show-turned-rock bar, Gold Dollar, in Detroit

The Gold Dollar was a legendary Cass Corridor bar that hosted drag shows for three decades and later featured the White Stripes’ first live show.

Artist reimburses city for emergency demo, wants to ship 3 more houses to Europe

By Steve Neavling on March 30, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Government, Headline, Mayor's Office  

Artist reimburses city for emergency demo, wants to ship 3 more houses to Europe

The art project is aimed at raising money to demolish blighted Detroit houses, but Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration is not on board.

Remains of Detroit ‘art’ house is demolished after misleading media reports

By Steve Neavling on March 29, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, City Government, Government, Headline, posts  

Remains of Detroit ‘art’ house is demolished after misleading media reports

The media spun a cold-hearted narrative about a project to move a vacant Detroit house to Europe, but the truth is far more nuanced.

Restoration finally begins on 139-year-old mansion in the Cass Corridor

By Steve Neavling on March 23, 2016   Art & Entertainment, Headline, Real Estate  

Restoration finally begins on 139-year-old mansion in the Cass Corridor

After four decades of abandonment, the crumbling James Scott Mansion is finally undergoing an ambitious makeover.

Warren mayor: My support for Bernie Sanders nearly got me removed from Dem debate

By Steve Neavling on March 8, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Government, Headline, Politics  

Warren mayor: My support for Bernie Sanders nearly got me removed from Dem debate

Warren Mayor Jim Fouts said the Democratic debate was “controlled by a Kangaroo Court” in favor of Hillary Clinton.

Photos: 50+ vacant Cass Corridor buildings whose fate likely will be determined in 2016

By Steve Neavling on January 19, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Development, Headline, posts, Urban Renewal  

Photos: 50+ vacant Cass Corridor buildings whose fate likely will be determined in 2016

No area of Detroit is changing as rapidly as the Cass Corridor.

10 Photos: Breathtaking view from 38-story Book Tower

By Steve Neavling on December 10, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery  

10 Photos: Breathtaking view from 38-story Book Tower

The copper-crowned, ornamental skyscraper offers a breathtaking view of downtown Detroit.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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