Adaptive Reuse

Pushing for Adaptive Reuse in Detroit

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.

June 19, 2008 - The Next American City

Container Condos Planned in Detroit

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.

May 19, 2008 - The Detroit Free Press

'Subway Reef' Adaptive Reuse Project Brings Population Boom

Old subway cars are being dumped off the coast of Delaware, creating a manmade reef. Life is flourishing in this new underwater subway cemetery, but officials worry the reef may be too successful.

April 12, 2008 - The New York Times

Adaptive Reuse: Historic Courthouse To Charter School

The 93-year old Bronx Borough Courthouse will soon become a charter school.

March 9, 2008 - The New York Times

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