Michigan

New Urbanists To Develop Plan For Ann Arbor Downtown

Calthorpe Associates has been hired to develop an updated downtown plan for one of the USA's quintessential college towns.
31 October 2005 - 2:00pm
Crain's Detroit Business

Detroit Set To Expand Riverwalk

After years of planning, the City of Detroit will finally demolish the last remnants of industry along its waterfront, making way for the expansion of its riverwalk and future development.
14 October 2005 - 9:00am
The Detroit Free Press

Loft Development in Detroit Accelerates

Thanks to new Neighborhood Entreprise Zone designations, loft development is becoming more viable in Detroit.
10 October 2005 - 9:00am
The Detroit Free Press

Are Environmentalists To Blame For Katrina's Devastation?

A Senate committee requests information from the Justice Department about legal challenges to New Orleans levee projects by environmental groups. Do Republicans plan to blame environmentalists for the extent of destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina?
20 September 2005 - 9:00am
The Washington Post

The Incredible Shrinking Box

Retailers shape stores to fit urban settings.
13 September 2005 - 8:00am
Michigan Land Use Institute

Better Great Lakes, More Great Jobs

Restoration would spur long-range growth in the Great Lakes region.
3 September 2005 - 1:00pm
Michigan Land Use Institute

America

More Americans can’t afford decent housing.
29 August 2005 - 8:00am
Michigan Land Use Institute

Michigan's Hot Cool Cities Initiative Underway

Despite criticism and delays, Michigan's Governor Jennifer Granholm pushes forward to make urban areas in Michigan attractive to young professionals.
25 August 2005 - 12:00pm
The Chicago Tribune

Saving Water Means Saving Money

More and more Michigan companies discover new profits in water conservation.
12 August 2005 - 6:00am
Michigan Land Use Institute

Court Supports Public's Right To Walk Great Lake Beaches

Michigan Supreme Court unanimously supports public’s right to walk Great Lakes beaches.
3 August 2005 - 10:00am
Michigan Land Use Institute

Billion Great Lakes Plan Trigger Cleanup Or Brush-off?

So far, Great Lakes restoration has many friends and few dollars.
1 August 2005 - 6:00am
Michigan Land Use Institute

Downtowns Harvest Farmers Markets

Farm-fresh foods build commerce, culture, community
25 July 2005 - 2:00pm
Michigan Land Use Institute

In Local Fruits, Vegetables, A New Prosperity Beckons

Michigan Food Council aims to connect food, people, and jobs.
20 July 2005 - 12:00pm
Michigan Land Use Institute

Michigan Public Land Review Draws Praise, Little Criticism

In each county, DNR meets with public about its plans to keep or sell property
17 July 2005 - 5:00am
Michigan Land Use Institute

Weak Transit Costs Metro Detroiters Dearly

Region spends more on transportation than almost any other
13 July 2005 - 8:00am
Michigan Land Use Institute

Living For The City

NAACP, Institute report lists Detroit's top challenges, links them to fighting sprawl.
8 July 2005 - 1:00pm
Michigan Land Use Institute

Rust Belt To Blue Belt

Will $6 Billion be enough for Great Lakes restoration?
1 July 2005 - 8:00am
Michigan Land Use Institute

In Denver's Transit Breakthrough, A Lesson For Detroit

FasTracks is the foundation for a new growth strategy.
19 June 2005 - 9:00am
Michigan Land Use Institute

The Height Of Foolishness: Sprawl Without Growth

Detroit region, unlike others, in grip of no-win development strategy
16 May 2005 - 8:00am
Michigan Land Use Institute

Urban Planning Students Create Plans For 'Cool Cities'

Plans are submitted in national Planning and Design contest.
29 April 2005 - 12:00pm
Michigan Live
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