New Center Council City Living Tent
The New Center Council is proud to present a glimpse into city life.  Learn about for-sale and rental housing, cool organizations, developments and activities all taking place in Detroit.  Here are some of the developments featured in the New Center Council City Living Tent:

• English Village
  English Village is a new community consisting of 112 brownstone condominiums and 26 real lofts located one block east of East Grand Blvd. and 4 blocks north of East Jefferson in Detroit.  The development is within walking distance to Belle Isle and the historic Indian Village area. The brownstones start at $230,000 (2 BR) and go to $280,000 (4 BR), and offer as standard features a finished lower level, a deck over the garage, 3 1/2 baths, central air and security system, and NEZ property tax savings.  The lofts will offer NEZ property tax savings, historic tax credits which will offset the buyer's State income taxes for up to 10 years, original hardwood floors, 15" ceilings, rooftop deck and penthouse units, and covered secured parking.  Attractive mortgage financing is available for both developments. For more information call ph #313-579-1066 or visit our model located at 1500 Field, Detroit.  Our website address is www.royalhomes.com/englishvillage
   
• Grinnell Place Lofts
  The restoration of the Grinnell Brothers Furniture warehouse, built in 1921, offers a true loft experience in a historic building with all the amenities of today’s lifestyle.  The building is located in Corktown, just blocks from downtown Detroit, and offers a unique mix of a small town neighborhood with the vibrancy of an urban setting.  From the building you can enjoy views of the Detroit skyline, the Ambassador Bridge, and weekend fireworks at Comerica Park and numerous restaurants are within walking distance.

  The lofts are for sale starting at $172,000 and will offer:

  • NEZ designation with low property taxes
  • Secured indoor parking on the 1^st floor
  • Private balconies
  • Roof-top decks
  • New Pella windows
  • Granite countertops in kitchen and bath
  • Original hardwood floors

  For more information please call 313-268-3004 or visit www.grinnellplace.com
   

• Jonna Detroit Lofts
  Conveniently located in the unique and vibrant New Center District, The New Amsterdam Lofts offer class, convenience, and luxurious urban living just minutes from world class sporting venues, theaters, fine dining, and shopping!   This beautifully restored 1926 Graphic Arts building is on the north end of the Wayne State University campus, and adjacent to TechTown with easy access to all  major thoroughfares.  The New Amsterdam Loft rentals offer secure parking, granite countertops, in-home laundry, concrete floors, expansive 12' ceilings and flexible living spaces.  True loft living at its finest.  www.jonnacompanies.com
   

• Woodbridge Estates
  New Homes Community featuring 2 and 3 bedroom town homes and single family homes starting from $180,000.  Located west of the Lodge Freeway at Canfield.  www.WoodbridgeEstates.com
   

• Chap Lofts
  Chap Lofts is one of the finest loft renovations in the burgeoning warehouse district of East New Center. An archetype of elegant urban living, Chap Lofts delivers to the consumer an experience unparalleled by any other.  It is located minutes away from all major thoroughfares and in walking distance from businesses, Wayne State University – TechTown, recreational centers and fine theater entertainment at the magnificent Fisher Theatre.  Chap Lofts and its affiliates look to assist in the process of creating an excellent of community for New Center Detroiters.  www.citylivingdetroit.com
   

• Research Lofts
  Research Lofts development is the adaptive reuse of an early 1900's historic nail factory into 35 Luxury Lofts.  If you are looking for a "REAL LOFT", this is it.  Don't settle for a drywall box, a converted apartment or an imitation loft. Research Lofts is the real deal! It is a one of a kind, World Class Loft located just one block north of Wayne State's Football Field on Trumbull Ave.

Unique features include:

• Original 1905 Wood Timbers and Wood Ceilings.

• Original Concrete Floors and Concrete Ceiling.

• Original brick walls exposed.

• Interior courtyard allows tons of natural light on two sides of each loft.

• New historical replication oversized industrial style windows. No cheap storefront or residential windows here.

• Private roof top penthouses, Private individual patios.

• Community center with meeting room and work out room.

• Secured fenced in parking.

• Aprox. one acre of park-like green space. (Pets allowed)

• NEZ with approx. 95% property tax savings.

• Zero Down, and $3,000 buyers assistance by LaSalle Bank.

• 60 days occupancy.  Almost complete.
• Select your finishes.

Contact Research Lofts at 313 872 LOFT or 313 363 1123 or
Look at the rest, then come see us next. Buy a REAL LOFT. www.ResearchLofts.com

Detroit Public Schools
DPS is the one District in Michigan that can provide your child with a truly unique educational experience.  From the core curriculum that focuses on English, math, science and social studies to specialized study in the arts, foreign languages, finance, construction trades, computer technology, aircraft mechanics, manufacturing engineering, to programs that allow qualified high school students to take college level courses, there are so many options that your child is sure to find an educational choice that motivates them to excel.

The District can also provide assistance to families through several support services programs to make sure that every child can take advantage of the education DPS schools have to offer.

Summer is an excellent time to get to know more about the District.  Call the school in which you have an interest and arrange a visit.  You can register at any time in every school except those that require a test for entry.  Do the best for your child when it comes to education.  Come Home To Detroit Public Schools!.  www.detroit.k12.mi.us