The Detroit Free Press

A transport program that uses advanced security checks and a computerized fast lane is being tested in Detroit.

Oakland County receives the top-10 award from CoreNet's Global Innovators program for a recycling project that exists only on paper.

Detroit Public Library delivers books and technology to downtown neighborhoods.

Developers, environmental advocates and property owners benefit from the activities carried out by Michigan’s 43 land conservancies.

Despite intensive local and national marketing of Detroit's sports and entertainment district, economic pessimism overshadows the opening of the new Ford Field.

The top three officials of the Detroit Housing Commission have been ousted by Mayor Kilpatrick.

The Michigan Court of Appeals allows the Detroit Housing Commission to become an independent agency, thwarting City Council efforts to maintain oversight.

The redesigned website of the U.S. Census Bureau provides a friendlier interface to access census data.

Three smaller Michigan communities find that they are suddenly part of an urban area. By accident.

The City of Detroit has found a profit center in casinos.

The April issue of Men's lifestyle magazine, Maxim, picks the top city on earth. All 13 of them.

Is the state of Michigan allowing too much development on wetlands?

A $50 million land deal in Detroit is scrapped when the buyer argues that wetlands and contamination reduce future development value.

Businesses hurt by congested roads in Southeast Michigan have formed the Michigan Smart Growth coalition to address sprawl.

Brock Yates writes that the automobile is the "engine of freedom" in the U.S. as motor vehices continued to operate after Sept 11th while other transportation systems were shut down, crippled, or encountered glitches.

An opinion column urges Detroit voters to examine mayoral candidates' land-use policies.

The introduction of a "Bus Rapid Transit" system in Los Angeles, CA, has been a success. Detroit, MI, is considering a $2 billion plan to bring a similar system to the Detroit area.

Michigan State University has implemented new parking restrictions aimed at protecting old trees on campus.

Detroit's new riverfront promenade signals the city's willingness to embrace good urban design.

Majority of Michigan residents support protecting the state's natural assets and public opinion is making a difference.