The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is celebrating it's 10th anniversary. Craig speaks with Faye Nelson, President and CEO of the Riverfront Conservancy, and Matt Cullen, Chair of the Riverfront Conservancy Board of Directors, about the history of and work the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has done in the community.

What do you envision for the city of Detroit? Opportunity Detroit has invited artists to design a new development on the site of the former Hudson's department store. Craig talks with Reed Kroloff, Director of Cranbrook Academy of Art & Art Museum, and Deb Dansby, VP Rock Ventures, about the semi-finalist designs.

Craig discusses the Wayne County jail project and some of the questions that are concerning the city.

Whole Foods supermarket chain will open its first Detroit store this week. While some residents have been excited to welcome a large national chain, others have criticized the specialty grocer for being unaffordable. Amanda Musilli is the community liaison for Whole Foods Detroit. She spoke to WDET’s Martina Guzman about efforts to create a store that all Detroiters can shop in.

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) opens their Building Michigan Communities Conference for the 15th year by celebrating a 10% rise in housing sales and a 44% decline in foreclosures. MSHDA PR Deputy Director Chris LaGrand discusses the housing industry's impact on Michigan's economy.

The Woodward Avenue Action Association (WA3) will host their first Complete Streets Interactive Community Events for north Detroit and the city of Ferndale on April 17, 18 and 19. Jason Fowler, program manager for WA3, and Dan Burden Executive Director of the Walkable Livable Community Institue, talk with Craig about their organizations and what their upcoming public meetings will entail.

Craig speaks with US Representative Dan Kildee(D-Flint) about his recent proposal to get Federal funding to combat blight in Michigan. They also discuss what Congress is doing in light of the tragic bombings in Boston.

Fast Company reporter Chuck Salter sits down with Craig to discuss his opinions on reinventing Detroit.

What is Dan Gilbert's plan for downtown Detroit? Kirk Pinho of Crain's Detroit Business stops by the studio to discuss retail opportunities in downtown Detroit and what needs to be done in order to make them a reality.

The Detroit Revitalization Fellows Program, a Wayne State University project, is accepting applications for fellowships with the goal of helping advance the renewal of Detroit.

Rachele Downs, Manager of the program, and Regina Ann Campbell, a current fellow, stop by the studio to talk with Craig about this opportunity and what their program is doing for the revitalization of Detroit.

Craig talks to members of the Smart Growth America coalition LOCUS, a network of real estate developers and investors and advocates for walkable, sustainable development in America’s towns and cities. LOCUS President Chris Leinberger, Managing Director Christopher Coes and Steering Committee Member Jim Ketai sit down in the studio to discuss building and maintaining cities with walkability in mind.

Grosse Pointer's Jon Cotton and Sean Cotton are buying a lot of property and have big plans for the area. Crains Detroit Business Reporter Chad Halcom speaks with Craig about what the brothers want to do.

Basketball star Earvin "Magic" Johnson isn't the only one that has plans for the former Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit. The Michigan Land Bank Fast Track authority will hold a public meeting Thursday to get input on at least two serious proposals. Tami Salisbury, Director of the 8 Mile Boulevard Association and Heather Carmona, Director of the Woodward Ave. Action Association sit down with Craig to discuss how their organizations invision the redevelopment of the property.

Craig speaks with Michael Forsyth, Program Manager for REVOLVE at the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Angela Foster, Proprietor of Coffee And..., Jim Bieri, Principal with Stokes-Bieri Real Estate, and Dan Duggan, Retail Expert with Crain's Detroit Business, about the growing number of "pop-up" businesses in Detroit.

Craig talks with Jennifer Frey, Director of Community Development for Northville, and John Truscott of Truscott Rossman Communications. Truscott represents the Schostak Brothers and Company, the developers behind the project.

Craig speaks with Leslie Horn, CEO of Three Squared, Inc., about their housing project and how it could be the future of housing in Detroit.

WDET's Pat Batchellor speaks with Todd Slisher about the new Michigan Science Center.

The non-profit group Growtown has recently released their plan for development of the Michigan State Fairgrounds, titled METAExpo(Michigan Energy Technology Agriculture). Craig speaks with Architect Mark Johnson and Ken Weikel, Landscape Architect and Vice President of Growtown, about their vision for the Michigan State Fairgrounds and their plan for development.

The state Senate is expected to approve a measure today that would allow Mike Ilitch’s development company to build a huge sports arena and mixed-use facility. The move is expected to relocate the Red Wings in downtown Detroit… though Ilitch’s group has not specified those plans. WDET's Laura Weber-Davis spoke with the bills' sponsor state Representative John Walsh(R-Livonia) about the proposal. Also, Craig takes calls from listeners.

On September 12th, the Detroit Economic Club is bringing Techonomy, the prestigious series of one-day tech conferences, to Detroit. Craig speaks with the Detroit Economic Club's Beth Chappell
and Founder and CEO of Techonomy, David Kirkpatrick about bringing Techonomy to Detroit and the role of technology for the future of America and its cities.

Creative traction is happening in Detroit and it's starting to translate into real estate for small creative entrepreneurs. Craig speaks with Andy Farbman, CEO of the Farbman Group about food truck rallies in Detroit, real estate activity in the city and what the rest of 2012 could look like for the real estate market.

Craig speaks with Matt Helms of the Detroit Free Press about restoring one of Detroit's gems.

Senator Debbie Stabenow and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsak speak with Craig about the drought and the freeze that have plagued Michigan's agricultural community. Today (Aug. 6) also marks the first stop on Senator Stabenow's “Jobs of the Future” tour. She and Secretary Vilsak will be at Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering Building in Dearborn today to meet with Michigan business leaders and discuss new initiatives to boost Michigan’s economy.

Guest Host, Jeff Meyers, speaks with Model D's Jon Zemke about plans for a number of Art Deco style apartment buildings near Woodward and McNichols. The buildings have been purchased by Shelborne Development. Owners Kathy Makino-Leipsitz and mark Leipsitz plan to rehab all the buildings and turn the area into a community of residents and businesses.

A company that hopes to reinvigorate manufacturing in Detroit is finally launching it's first product here. To start, Shinola, will manufacture watches, commuter bikes, leather goods, notebooks and Shinola cola. Chief Operations Officer, Heath Carr tells Guest Host, Sheila Cockrel, that Shinola is in collaboration with some great American manufacturing companies to get these things done—Edwards Brothers Malloy Paper in Detroit, Horween Leather in Chicago, and Hadley-Roma straps in Largo, Florida, to name a few.

Denise Illitch joins Sheila Cockrel to talk about real change in Detroit over the years.

Guest Host Rochelle Riley speaks with President and CEO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Faye Nelson and Founder of Urban Planning and Design for the American City and Co-Chair of the Detroit Works Project Technical Team Toni Griffin, about the future of Detroit.

Craig speaks with Todd Scott, Detroit Greenways coordinator for Michigan Trails and Greenway Alliance and Scott Clein, President of Giffels-Webster about the ten million dollar grant that was recently awarded to Detroit for the development of greenways between the city's landmarks.

Chris Rutherford, Training Program Manager of the WARM Training Center and Reclaim Detroit and James Cadariu of the NEW Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company will be in studio to speak with Craig about recycling deconstructed building materials for new businesses in and around the city.

Detroit's Eastern Market is in full swing with special events and a recent development that will benefit the entire area. The federal Transportation Department revealed a $10 million award to improve bike and pedestrian paths in Eastern Market and neighboring areas within Detroit. President of Eastern Market Dan Carmody joins Craig to talk about the improvements and all of the events happening at the market this summer.

Executive Director of Bizdom Ross Sanders and Jim Ketai, Managing Partner of Bedrock Real Estate Services, join Craig to talk about Quicken Loans' interest in redeveloping downtown Detroit.

Craig talks with Executive Director of the New Economy Initiative Dave Egner, First Step Fund Manager Mahendra Ramsinghani and Coliant Corporation CEO John Swiatek about the work of the New Economy Initiative, a philanthropic development fund aimed at reigniting business innovation in Detroit.

Students from Lawrence Tech University have been designing blueprints for the Woodward Corridor.

Craig talks with Janet Mocadlo, Senior Planning Analyst for SEMCOG, about building permits in the area.

Eminent Domain Specialist Alan Ackerman joins Craig for a conversation about how condemnation and eminent domain may play out with some of Detroit's projects such as the New International Trade Crossing.

Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour visits to talk about the new Bio Tech Building on campus.

The High/Scope Perry Preschool study is a scientific experiment that has identified both the short- and long-term effects of a high quality preschool education program for young children living in poverty.

Bruce Katz of The Brookings Institute and Doug Rothwell of the Business Leaders for Michigan talk about a plan to renew urban Michigan.

Southfield-based Farbman real estate group President and Chief Executive Officer Andy Farbman joins Craig to talk about property values in Metro Detroit.

Craig talks with Professors Elliott Sclar of Columbia University, Peter Hammer and of Wayne State University and WSU's David Rusk about the upcoming symposium, "Michigan in Transition."

Craig speaks with Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah and TechTown President and CEO Leslie Smith about the status of entrepreneurship in Detroit.

Matty Moroun's Detroit International Bridge Company has been denied by law to follow through on their Gateway Project. The project has been designated exclusively to M-DOT. Craig takes listener calls on the new development.

The Wurlitzer Building, at Broadway and John R, sits abandoned and neglected after years of decay. Metro Times' Curt Guyette joins Craig to discuss the future of the structure.

Craig investigates the lack of available rental properties in Metro Detroit with president and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition Dr. Sheila Crowley.

Interim Director of the Community Development Advocates of Detroit Steve Tobocman talks to Craig about the CDAD's history with Detroit and how it the organization has confronted the challenges of the economic recession. The CDAD is hosting their Neighborhood Opportunity Breakfast March 8 at Second Ebenezer Church at 14601 Dequindre.

Craig speaks with Crain's Detroit Business' Sherri Welch about expected renovations to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, including the creation of new museum entrances and an out-door sculpture park.

Craig welcomes former Michigan State Superintendent Tom Watkins to discuss the politics of policies that reflect a collective American perspective on United States-Chinese relations.

Craig discusses the development project in the Medbury Grove Lawns Subdivision of the Highland Park Historic District with Scott Benson, a principal member of Midtown-based Trivium Partners.

Craig discusses the "Welcome Dayton: Immigrant Friendly City" report with Dayton Human Rights Department Executive Director Tom Wahlrab.

Rick Pluta, of the Michigan Public Radio Network, joins Craig to discuss Governor Rick Snyder's new budget outline.

Recently elected Chairmain of the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority Louis James joins Craig in studio along with Executive Director of the DWCPA John Jamian to talk about the new appointment and how the DWCPA is looking to become a key source of job growth in Metro Detroit.

Challenge Detroit is accepting applications country-wide to select 30 innovative leaders for its 2012 program. Craig speaks with Challenge Detroit Executive Director Deirdre Greene Groves, as well as with Vince Thomas, CEO of partnering company, Billhighway.

Drivers in Southwest Detroit say until the construction work and entrance ramps at the Ambassador Bridge are complete, people will continue to unwillingly be funneled onto the bridge. Some of those drivers say it's cost them time, money, and in some cases, their residency in the U.S. Craig speaks with Anna, an undocumented resident of Detroit, who is being deported because she accidentally ended up on the bridge.

Craig speaks with Cloud Nine Theater Productions' Jon Goldstein about his plans to renovate Maple Art Theatre of Bloomfield Hills, including new and continuing attractions.

Craig speaks with iRule app creator and business owner, Itai Bengal, about what went into the decision to move his company operations from Farmington Hills to downtown Detroit.

Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center has changed its name to McLaren Medical Center-Macomb, tying itself closer to its national parent health system, McLaren Health Care. Craig speaks with the Macomb center's CEO, Mark O’Halla, about what the change means for patients.

Dan Pitera and Guy Williams join Craig to discuss the new base for The Detroit Works Project.

SEMCOG just released their real estate report for 2012. President of First Commercial Realty & Development Co. and Urban Land Institute Chair William Watch joins Craig along with Jim Bieri, President and CEO of Stokas-Bieri Real Estate and a member of the Urban Land Institute Michigan Board of Directors to discuss the findings of the report in detail.

Congressman Hansen Clarke reacts to last night's State of the State address and Governor Rick Snyder's proposed direction of Michigan for 2012.

Governor Rick Snyder has given his State of the State address, in which he told Michiganians how he sees the state's progression and what people can expect for its direction in 2012. The Michigan Municipal League's Anthony Minghine joins Craig to react to what the governor had to say.

Michigan Congressman Gary Peters joins Craig to discuss Pontiac's Emergency Financial Situation. Congressman Peters recently saved the City of Pontiac from missing out on millions of dollars in Housing and Urban Development funding for the Community Development Block Grant program.

Rick Pluta, of the Michigan Public Radio Network, joins Craig for an in-depth preview of Governor Rick Snyder's State of the State address.

President of Michigan AFL-CIO Karla Swift joins the show to discuss the organization's new jobs plan for 2012.

Governor Rick Snyder will give his State of the State address tonight. Craig takes listeners' calls in a preview to the event.

Southeast Michigan's 'Big Four,' Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, recently met for an hour-long televised discussion on the region at the North American International Auto Show. Craig and WDET's Quinn Klinefelter touch on topics the local leaders discussed and what it means for area residents and businesses.

Craig welcomes Highland Park Superintendent of Schools Edith Hightower to discuss the emergency financial manager situation confronting the city's school system.

Detroit Free Press Columnist Brian Dickerson joins The Craig Fahle Show to discuss some of the controversy surrounding Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano.

A panel of experts including Kurt Metzger of Data-Driven Detroit, Vince Keenan of Publius.org, and Robin Boyle of Wayne State University join Craig to discuss the results of our "Come Live in the D" participants and the results of WDET's "What Would It Take To Get You To Move To The City Of Detroit" survey.

Today, Craig welcomes Brad Dixon to the show. Dixon was the first man to partake in the Live Midtown incentive program when he bought a two-bedroom loft near the Fisher Building.

In our on-going conversation about why you should live in Detroit, Craig welcomes the Villages Detroit Community Development Corporation Directors Board President Kirsten Ussery, and the organization's executive director, Brian Hurttienne. They deliver their "elevator speech" on what the city has for you.

Troy's city council voted down the latest proposal on how to spend its transit center designated, federal grant dollars. Craig talks about the significance of the project and what delays to its implementation mean for the city and region.

Craig speaks to Crain's Detroit Business Reporter Bill Shea about the possibility of regional light rail coming to the Detroit area.

Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh talks to Craig about the need for a cohesive regional transit system, as well as the current economic and employment issues facing the city.

Craig talks to Detroit RiverFront Conservancy President Faye Nelson about her organization's on-going efforts, including attempts to secure a federal grant for $300,000.

Pat McRae, Director of International Programs at the Prima Civitas Foundation, speaks with Craig about the recent announcement that his organization will partner with the National Investment Commission of Iraq for a $5.5 billion development project.

The Model D Speaker Series panel on gentrification in Detroit was last night. Yesterday, Craig spoke with the panel's Lori Robinson, of B.L.A.C. Detroit Magazine's. Today, he is joined by the panel's moderator and local journalist, Jeff Wattrick.

Jerry Belanger speaks with Craig about living in Detroit, restoring old buildings and the debut performance at the Park Bar theater space.

New CEO of Tech Town, Leslie Smith, stops by to talk with Craig about what's new at Midtown's technological center. Smith has stepped-up to fill the shoes formerly worn by Randal Charlton. Their discussion also branches out into what this all means for Detroit. TechTown supports 250 companies, has trained more than 2,200 entrepreneurs and has helped its client companies raise $14 million in funding.

Craig talks to Crain's Detroit Business Reporter Dan Duggan about Midtown Developer Peter Cummings, whose most recent enterprise includes bringing a Whole Foods to Detroit.

On yesterday's show, Craig hosted Rabbi Jason Miller as well as TeamDetroit Chief Creative Officer Toby Barlow to discuss what constitutes being a Detroiter.

Today, Craig digs into the long-term issues--business, community, development and more--that have brought the city to its current stage. He hosts filmmaker, Oren Goldenberg, and creator of a Detroit-based pickled-food business, Blair Nosan. This conversation is part of WDET's ongoing series "Crossing The Lines," which examines the things that unite us and the things that divide us in Southeast Michigan.

Governor Rick Snyder has announced that a review of the City of Detroit's finances will take place. This is the first step of the emergency manager process. Mayor Dave Bing held a press conference last night in response to this announcement. Today on the Craig Fahle show, the details of the announcements are discussed.

Governor Snyder delivered his workforce development speech this week. In it he states, Michigan must develop the talent of its people according to the needs of our new economy. Craig is joined by the director of the Detroit Regional Workforce Fund, Karen Tyler-Ruiz, to discuss directives given in the speech, as well as their expected impact on the area.

Gary Remer--Shareholder at Southfield-based Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heler, P.C.--joins Craig to talk about retail franchise potential in Detroit.

Craig talks to Detroit Development Fund President Ray Waters about the alternative business-financier's reasons for changing its name.

David Farbman, President of The Farbman Group, joins Craig to discuss the 'Reignite Retail' initiative happening in Detroit.

Skidmore Studio moves back to the City of Detroit for the first time in more than 50 years. Craig talks to the creative studio's current president and CEO, Tim Smith, about what this move means for the company and city.

Crain's Detroit Business Reporter Dan Duggan joins Craig to discuss the new development along the Detroit River.

Craig is joined by Larry Alexander, CEO of the Detroit Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau, to discuss an expected $279-million renovation of COBO Center.

Tony Goldman, Founder of Goldman Properties, and Thomas Wackerman, President of ASTI Environmental, join Craig to talk about this year's UM-ULI Real Estate Forum.

Craig talks to Techtown Executive Director Randal Charlton about the triumphs and milestones of the business incubator under his leadership, as well as about his upcoming retirement.

Craig speaks with guests about the potential development of a regional transportation system. Guests include Transportation Riders United's Megan Owens, Macomb County Commissioner David Flynn, and Minnesota's Ramsey County Commissioner Jim McDonough. Also, listeners call-in.

Bruce Katz of the Brookings Institute and Wayne State University Urban Planning Professor Robin Boyle join Martina Guzman and Craig Fahle to discuss The Detroit Berlin Connection.

Christopher Leinberger, Urban Planner and Model D Speaker, speaks with Craig about urban planning in Detroit.

Sue Mosey of Midtown Detroit, Inc. and David Di Rita, Principal of The Roxbury Group join Craig in studio to announce the start of construction for the Auburn, a $12 million, 56,000 square foot residential and retail project in Midtown, Detroit.

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has transformed much of the city's waterfront. The not-for-profit organization wants to move to the next phase so they're hosting a fundraising event. Find out more when Craig interviews Faye Nelson.

This Saturday, August 20th, Metro Detroiters will attempt to break the record for the world's largest dodgeball game.

Is it time to buy or sell?

This new program is aiming to retain talented young people in Detroit by introducing them to networking opportunities and the city's dynamic lifestyle. Two interns reflect on their time with the After 5 Intern Program.

One of the mayor's "top priorities," The Detroit Works Project is in full swing. So what exactly is it, and how does it aim to revitalize our city?

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has announced another step in the Detroit Works Project. The city's neighborhoods will be put into one of three categories. Service to neighborhoods will be determined by which category they fall under

Midtown organizations working with Detroit 15X15 project, including non-profits like Detroit Central City.

It might sound boring, but this new program that's slated to come to Detroit has got serious potential.

New Michigan Media is hosting a conference on Immigration and Michigan's Economy and how immigration can boost jobs in Michigan and perhaps the population in the City of Detroit.

If so, you could grab a chunk of $50,000 set aside for ideas like yours.

How can Detroit best move forward in the wake of the resignation of Mayor Bing's Chief Communications Officer Karen Dumas?

Rishi Jaitly, the foundation's new program director, brings The Knight Foundation's mission of creating "informed and engaged communities" to Detroit.

The U.S. Census just announced that Detroit's population is at its lowest level in about 100 years - 713,777 people.