Michigan

Non-profit Ventures To Fill Mass Transit Gap

Mass transit advocates call for a regional approach to moving people to jobs and services they need.

February 10, 2004 - The Detroit News

Supermarket Darwinism

Detroit-area supermarkets are shrinking in face of "wholesale stores" with Walmart still to come.

February 9, 2004 - The Detroit News

New Urbanism Transportation Ideas A Hard Sell

In Detroit, some believe that the Woodward-8 mile bridge benefits their neighborhoods.

February 4, 2004 - The Detroit News

Hurry Up, Don't Dally

Architecture projects have quicker turnaround requirements, in spite of technology.

February 2, 2004 - The Detroit News

A Successful Downtown In The Land Of The Car

A successful downtown works hard to stay relevant.

February 2, 2004 - The Detroit News

Detroit Polishes The City For The 2006 Super Bowl

The Detroit News presents a comprehensive and well-illustrated evaluation of Detroit's progress in "beautifying" the city.

February 1, 2004 - The Detroit News

Is Everything For Sale When Municipal Budgets Are Tight?

It's not just Snapple getting an exclusive deal in NYC, smaller cities are getting into the game.

January 29, 2004 - The Detroit News

Smart Growth Inspires Rare Bipartisanship

17 bill signings reflect Michigan's growing legislative momentum

January 10, 2004 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Traffic Circles Flummox Detroit Drivers

Roundabouts cause fewer accidents but require more space, which means higher land costs.

January 6, 2004 - The Detroit News

More Compact Lifestyle Centers Have Cost Advantage Over Malls

Lifestyle center require less land, and typically have higher sales that comparable malls.

January 5, 2004 - The Detroit News

Michigan Environmentalists Mostly Pleased With Progress

Environmentalists praise the State of Michigan for their environmental work, but at the same time, advocate for more in 2004.

December 31, 2003 - Mlive.com

Government Focus On Abandoned Properties Shows Results

Controversial Wayne County Prosecutor has positive impact in Detroit.

December 13, 2003 - The Detroit News

Is Detroit Being Reclaimed By Nature?

A third of Detroit's 139-square-miles now consists of weed-choked lots and deteriorating buildings.

December 11, 2003 - InfoShop News

Local Officials Clash With Manufactured Housing Industry

The State of Michigan will decide whether or not mobile home residents are currently paying their fair share for road repairs, schools and public services.

December 11, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

Unintended Consequences Of Greenbelt Legislation

New greenbelt purchase program approved by Ann Arbor, Michigan voters to limit sprawl may spur development in the short run as developers rush to buy developable land.

December 8, 2003 - The Detroit News

Michigan's Business Strategy Based On Smart Growth

State's economic pain sows seeds of prosperity.

November 25, 2003 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Revitalizing Michigan's Central Cities

A vibrant and livable city starts with residents.

November 19, 2003 - The Detroit News

Farm Buildings Lost To Housing Development

When the farm goes, so does the barn.

November 12, 2003 - Lansing State Journal

Rail In Automotive State Faces Further Cutbacks

Low ridership on line threatens continuation of international part of passenger line running from Chicago to Toronto.

November 10, 2003 - The Detroit News

'Progress Is Just Another Word For Letting Builders Build'

In a "revolutionary action, anti-sprawl voters in Ann Arbor, MI, agree to a new tax to buy and preserve open space.

November 10, 2003 - The Detroit News

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