Michigan
Retooling the Exurbs for Global Warming
27 August 2008 - 5:00am
Ann Arbor News
Scientists at the University of Michigan are studying ways to replant exurbs in order to capture more atmosphere-warming carbon dioxide.
North Corktown: A Model of Neighborhood Revitalization
18 August 2008 - 5:00am
Not every story of urban neighborhood revival involves grand architectural visions, elegant master-planning or even gentrification. Sometimes, a neighborhood can be improved just by diligently matching up potential homeowners with houses that otherwise would be abandoned, and developers with empty lots, says architect Michael Poris.
The $1 Home
14 August 2008 - 8:00am
The Detroit News
A foreclosed property in Detroit was recently put on the market at a selling price of just one dollar.
Motor City Reconsiders Transit
25 July 2008 - 11:00am
National Public Radio
After over fifty years without public transportation, new support for transit from Detroit leaders.
Building a 'Frybrid'
17 July 2008 - 11:00am
Petoskey News-Review
Students at Petoskey High School in Michigan are building the first “frybrid” -- a grease-powered hybrid -- in Northern Michigan.
Detroit Auto Critic Reviews New Ride -- the Bus
27 June 2008 - 9:00am
Wall St. Journal
Joe White, who reports on the auto industry in Detroit, steps out his car and reflects on the city's mixed history of transit. To get the full picture, he tries to ride the bus himself.
Pushing for Adaptive Reuse in Detroit
19 June 2008 - 8:00am
Next American City
Urban decay blankets much of downtown Detroit. More and more people are pushing for adaptive reuse of the aging and underused buildings, but some city policies may get in the way.
Container Condos Planned in Detroit
19 May 2008 - 5:00am
Detroit Free Press
Developers in Detroit are planning a condominium project completely made out of used shipping containers. But city approval is needed before the project can move forward.
How To Encourage Brownfield Redevelopment
9 May 2008 - 8:00am
Builders and planners are gathering in Detroit to discuss funding options for brownfield redevelopment and learn from region's experience transforming these community eyesores.
Developer Action Needed to Spur Light Rail Plans
30 April 2008 - 7:00am
The Detroit Free Press
Private investors and developers must come forward and plan around proposed rail lines in Detroit if there is any hope of transit materializing, according to this editorial.
To Save Detroit, Plan For A Smaller City
21 April 2008 - 10:00am
Detroit Free Press
A recent editorial argues that Detroit must look for ways to concentrate its dwindling population in a smaller, more compact city if it is to survive.
Kalamazoo Leverages Historic Preservation As Economic Development Tool
20 April 2008 - 11:00am
Western Michigan Business Review
Older buildings with lower rents have enabled new businesses to startup in this Michigan city's lively downtown.
The Fight for $1 Homes
16 April 2008 - 10:00am
Detroit Free Press
A HUD plan that allows municipalities to buy up foreclosed homes for just $1 is causing controversy in Wayne County, Michigan, where cities and counties are fighting over who is best suited to take over abandoned homes.
A Final Plea For Transit In Southwest Michigan
16 April 2008 - 5:00am
Detroit Free Press
If local officials don't come together with a workable plan, Detroit may just blow its last chance to implement a regional transportation system.
Suburban Detroit Builds Up, Not Out
18 March 2008 - 5:00am
Detroit Free Press
The suburban Detroit town of Wixom is looking to lure in residents by creating dense downtown living.
Public Spaces Key to Flint's Rebirth
7 March 2008 - 9:00am
Making Places
With a focus on public spaces, Flint, Michigan, is looking to revitalize itself.
Friday Funny: Tiny Green Space Revitalizes Detroit Neighborhood
15 February 2008 - 3:00pm
The Onion
The Onion reports on the miraculous transformation of a run-down neighborhood in Detroit, thanks to the installation of a towel-sized, $150.00 plot of grass.
Debating Detroit’s Redevelopment
31 January 2008 - 6:00am
After decades of decline, downtown Detroit is undergoing a broad redevelopment. City-led efforts focusing on attracting corporate dollars and new residents have noticeably changed the city and its economy, but some grassroots organizations say this method ignores the issues faced in Detroit's inner-city neighborhoods. Increasing collaboration among the advocates of these disparate strategies will be crucial to creating a socially sustainable Detroit.
Bringing Flint Back to Life
23 January 2008 - 3:00pm
Governing
Flint, Michigan, has undergone a significant depression in recent years, and the proof is in the hundreds of foreclosed and abandoned properties sprinkled throughout the city. But one man is leading the redevelopment of the struggling city.
An Intimate Look at the Streets of Detroit
23 January 2008 - 8:00am
The Detroit Free Press
This series from The Detroit Free Press looks at the state of the city that is both struggling and succeeding.
