The shop Nora specializes in Japanese- and Scandinavian-inspired wares, but also serves a higher calling. Co-owner Toby Barlow says he wants to help reinvigorate Detroit after so much of its design talent decamped to places like Los Angeles and Grand Rapids.
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Out of the ashes of recession rises a promising design scene in Detroit. Endemic residential vacancy and a persistent industrial core present challenges as well as opportunities for enterprising artists in the city. Here we round-up a few design-minded shops, businesses, and houses that are retooling Motor City's image.
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