Michigan

Ann Arbor Developers, Citizens Debate 'Central Park' Plan

Proposal for green space trail through downtown Ann Arbor includes bike and foot paths.

October 20, 2004 - Michigan Live

Buying The Farm

Voters in northwest Michigan will decide in November whether to pay farmers to waive their development rights.

October 12, 2004 - Michigan Land Use Institute

'African Town' Plan Draws Protests

A concept for an economic development plan to benefit black business owners comes under attack by the community.

September 30, 2004 - The Detroit Free Press

Protecting Environment Is Good For The Economy

According to a new report, protecting the environment creates jobs.

September 29, 2004 - The Kansas City Star

Detroit's New Housing Boom

Hope amid decline, Detroit's CBD is home to more than 15 new housing projects.

September 23, 2004 - Metro Times Detroit

Bridge Shutdown Prompts Groundbreaking Growth Study

Former opponents unite to find best solutions to sprawl.

September 23, 2004 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Detroit To Create 'African Town'

A new economic development plan that calls for racial isolation is hotly debated in Detroit.

September 21, 2004 - The Detroit Free Press

Federal Funding's Late Arrival Chokes Transit

As White House and Congress bargain, Michigan service faces retreat

September 5, 2004 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Detroit Suburb Activists Say SEMCOG Is Undemocratic

Agency’s 'under-representation' of core communities worsens sprawl.

August 30, 2004 - Michigan Land Use Institute

The Asphalt Rebellion

Traffic can be vibrant and beautiful, not fast and ugly.

August 27, 2004 - Michigan Land Use Institute

A Determined Reformer Stands In Sprawl's Path

City sues Southeast Michigan Council of Governments and argues that the agency hurts Detroit’s core communities.

August 27, 2004 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Gentrification: Comparing D.C. And Milwaukee

How does gentrification in MIlwaukee differ from that in Washington D.C.?

August 25, 2004 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Increasing Housing Diversity In A College Town

An East Lansing mixed-income plan to lure homeowners and young families back into the city faces mounting opposition.

August 20, 2004 - The Courier-Journal

Michigan

Big local victories challenge Lansing inaction on public transportation

August 20, 2004 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Eminent Domain: The Despotic Power

The Michigan Supreme Court rules that Detroit's 1981 eminent domain seizures of Poletown homes for a General Motors plant was not legal.

August 9, 2004 - Wall St. Journal

Town-gown Relations Take Nasty Turn In Ann Arbor

Amid concerns about fire hazards, city calls for banning front porch couches, a long-loved feature in student neighborhoods.

August 6, 2004 - The Detroit News

It's My Land And I Want To Do What I Want

Developer wants to rezone for more housing in face of government and resident opposition.

August 6, 2004 - The Detroit News

Pro-business Residents Change Tune On Development

Activist residents are changing the way developers do business.

July 28, 2004 - The Detroit News

Celebrating Disney-Style New Urbanism

In Celebration, FL, myriad rules ensure the vision of New Urbanism by governing the appearance of lawns, homes, and even the color of curtains.

July 21, 2004 - The Detroit News

Lansing Tries Again On Farmland Tax Reform

Are House-passed bill’s anti-speculative measures strong enough?

July 12, 2004 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

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Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.