Cool Cities Program Is Hot

State of Michigan grant program aims to spur redevelopment.

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May 11, 2004, 12:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Plagued by low funds, segregated housing and young adults leaving in droves, cities in southeast Michigan are seen as terminally uncool. But some municipalities hope that is about to change. Theyre among the 50-plus cities and economic development groups in Michigan that met Fridays deadline to apply for state grants as part of a Cool Cities program."

Thanks to Richard Layman

FULL STORY: Uncool cities apply to be hip

Monday, May 10, 2004 in The Detroit News

Community / Economic Development Michigan

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