For decades the news of Detroit spiraled downwards. It makes me think there may have been a full generation that knew nothing else. Now it is spiraling upwards so quickly it can be dizzying. Take this past week as a snippet.

Renovated Victorian mansion in Brush Park sells for $2.65 million
Yep, that's one in the foreground [now beautifully restored] I shot in 2003 from the roof of a then-in-ruins now long-since restored 8-story loft building.
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Midtown Detroit unveils plans for $20 million Selden Corridor redevelopment
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GM doubling design space at Warren tech center as part of $1 billion investment
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Chicago deep-dish pizza maker Giordano's to open in Detroit
That's the former Bagger Dave's place by Buffalo Wild Wings.

Historic Fort Wayne to get preservation work Sept. 10
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Ilitches buy Women's City Club building for $5.85 million


Michigan economy index gets June bump

And, of course, expect a big blast of announcements as the Little Caesars Arena with associated restaurants and businesses opens this fall.