Tuesday's news ... on Thursday

Published every Tuesday, Model D is the best source of news on development in Detroit. These are some highlights from this week's:

• TechTown, Wayne State's technology incubator, has received a $1.5 Kresge grant to expand operations.

• Recycle Here!, the city's new recycling initiative, is off to a good start and hopes to add curbside service in selected neighborhoods. Model D has previously reported on the push to bring recycling to the city.

Also from Tuesday:

• The Free Press reports that University of Detroit Mercy is encouraging its employees to live near its campuses by offering $10,000 toward the down payment on homes in adjacent neighborhoods. Wayne State has a similar initiative to encourage employees to live near campus and contribute to the neighborhoods.

• In light of the announcement of the new Cadillac Centre, the News takes a closer look at the status of other projects Downtown.