• The Detroit Porch Life: A Scientific Study of People-Watching,Lauren Yellen

    The Detroit Porch Life: A Scientific Study of People-Watching

    If you’ve spent more than twenty minutes driving through the residential streets of Detroit, you’ve noticed a recurring architectural theme: the porch. Not just a little slab of concrete where packages go to die, but massive, sprawling, covered porches that look like they could host a small wedding.

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  • The Best Neighborhoods for Dog-Walking (And House-Gawking),Lauren Yellen

    The Best Neighborhoods for Dog-Walking (And House-Gawking)

      Let’s be honest with ourselves for a second. If you live in Detroit and you own a dog, your daily walks aren't just about "bathroom breaks" or "getting some fresh air." They are tactical scouting missions. They are architectural deep dives. They are, quite frankly, a professional sport I like to c

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  • Detroit 101: The No-BS Guide to Moving to the Motor City,Lauren Yellen

    Detroit 101: The No-BS Guide to Moving to the Motor City

    So, you’re thinking about moving to Detroit. Welcome to the club. I’ve lived here long enough to know that this city never fits neatly into the boxes people try to put it in. It’s not just a "comeback story," and it’s definitely not the post-apocalyptic wasteland you see in old movies. It’s a bold,

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