Notes From the Neighborhood

Don’t Kill Your Bricks: Why Lime Mortar is Non-Negotiable for Historic Detroit Homes

  If you’ve spent more than five minutes driving through Boston Edison, Indian Village, or Palmer Woods, you know exactly why we’re obsessed with Detroit. It’s the brickwork. It’s that deep, earthy red, the intricate patterns, and the sheer "they don't build 'em like this anymore" energy of our hist

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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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The Wall That Shouldn't Have Been: Detroit's Birwood Wall and the Legacy of Redlining

  If you’re spent any time looking at a Detroit neighborhoods guide or driving through the Northwest side, you’ve probably noticed that our city has some of the most incredible architecture in the country. We have Tudor Revivals that look like they belong in a storybook and mid-century modern gems t

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