Walkable, vibrant, sustainable; are a few terms often used when refering to successfull urban nodes which surround major cities. Metro Detroit itself has a number of locations that fall in to this category. See below for brief descriptions about each area with links to popular destinations.
Ferndale - The main business activity is anchored at 9 Mile and Woodward. This city has become a mecca for the funky hip urban environment and identfies itself as an up-and-coming unique destination that thrives on the creative character of its residents. Ferndale has many resturaunts, shops, botiques and clubs all within walking distance. Many new large loft style developments are planned to break ground between '08-'10 to meet the demand of this increasingly popular urban lifestyle. Royal Oak - Located just east of Woodward at 11 mile, RO is known as a booming center for urban activity. This city has become the forerunner for high rise loft style condos in the Metro area, with no sign of slowing down. Many shops and dining options are all with in steps mixed in with residential. Visit Pitaya for a steal on a stylish getup, grab a fantastic glass of wine from Vino Tecca, see a Movie at the Main, and have dinner at Memphis Smoke for a meal while you listen to some of the best Blues around.
Birmingham - With continuious improvements and a lo ngstanding reputation for being one of the most affluent areas in Michigan, Birmingham has, and continues to be, one of the more sought after places to live. A mix of posh resturaunts, designer retailers, art spaces, and high end residential townhouses make this city thrive. With the quality of its school districts and appreciating residential neighborhoods, Birmingham is a superb place to settle! |