Detroit Style - What makes this city so seductive?

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The human qualities that contribute to Detroit's unique visual character.

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Detroit Style is more than one look...

Heidelberg Project

Detroit Style

is a

feeling

that comes from

real,

unpretentious,

imperfect

humans. African Bead Museum One Woodward

Detroit is not

Dallas, Denver,

Duluth or Dubai.

What human qualities make Detroit uniquely seductive?

What human qualities need to be

preserved and nurtured in Detroit’s revival?

What human qualities make

Detroit uniquely seductive?

Detroit Historical Society

Detroit Style tells messy, overlapping stories.

Detroit is home to everyday heroes and contrarians.

Grand River Creative Corridor

Avalon Bakery, Goodwells Market, Midtown

Detroit Style has many layers.

It’s about how we’re all connected.

Heidelberg Project

Detroit Style:

making ordinary things

extraordinary...

Heidelberg Project

Detroit Style makes statements and asks questions.

Detroit has

extraordinary musical

and cultural roots.

Heidelberg Project

Strong old structures have a new life.

Dequindre Cut

Detroit Style connects people with nature.

Animals animate the city.

Detroit Style is ready for action.

Woodward Avenue

Detroit Style overflows with energy.

Detroit Style is physical.

Detroit Design Center

ponyride

Detroit Style is to be the very best

the D can be.

COPE: “Better than nothing.”

REPLACE

ANYTOWN, USA

BEST of

DETROIT

BEST the D

CAN BE

Detroit Style says, “let’s talk.”

Rossetti Architects @ROSSETTIdesign

Detroit Style attracts a family of furniture... and stories.

First Container, Detroit Collision Works Storybox

WELCOME to the

Capital of Persistence...

SAY GOODBYE to your

Beige Existence

Detroit welcomes aliens from every galaxy.

Noguchi’s Dodge Fountain,

Hart Plaza

Detroit provides helpful

inter-planetary directional

signs...

...that accommodate visitors from afar.

Heidelberg Project Maker Faire Detroit

Man in the City Sculpture Project - John Sauve