Michigan

Sprawl No Antidote To Terror

Spreading out aggravates underlying causes of 9/11 attack.

December 6, 2001 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Traffic Congestion Hurts Economy

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

November 2, 2001 - The Detroit Free Press

Catholics Consider Sprawl A Moral Issue

Roman Catholics in Michigan support a campaign for balanced growth.

October 29, 2001 - The Chicago Tribune

Detroit Archdiocese Hosts Anti-Sprawl Conference

The sprawling suburbs of Detroit were the focus of a min-conference convenedlast week by the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit.

October 25, 2001 - The Detroit News

Detroit Archdiocese Tackles Sprawl

Church strengthens Michigan's Smart Growth movement.

October 17, 2001 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Demolition Option For Detroit's Tiger Stadium

Detroit city officials have received proposals for the demolition of the unused Tiger stadium.

October 10, 2001 - GlobeSt.com

Critics Oppose Proposed Intermodal Freight Terminal

Critics of a proposal to building an Intermodal Freight Terminal in Detroit, MI, say it will harm a revitalizing neighborhood. City officials say the terminal is necessary for the city's economic health.

September 25, 2001 - The Detroit News

Appropriate Land Use Policy Is Key To A Healthy City

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

September 12, 2001 - The Detroit Free Press

Los Angeles' Bus Rapid Transit Success Encourages Detroit

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.

September 7, 2001 - The Detroit Free Press

University Protects Trees By Restricting Parking

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

September 6, 2001 - The Detroit Free Press

Nation's Most Racially Uniform Cities Are Neighbors

Two of the nation's most racially uniform cities are in Michigan and they are just miles apart.

August 15, 2001 - Michigan Live

Will They Ever Get Out Of Their Cars?

Rapid transit systems may be able to reduce congestion but will the general public, used to driving for 60 years, ever want to get out of their cars? In the Oakland County and Detroit area, motorists are even reluctant to carpool.

August 13, 2001 - Oakland Press Online

Michigan Needs Land Use Agreement To Tackle Sprawl

To address sprawl, Michigan agricultural, business, and environmental groups need to reach an agreement.

August 12, 2001 - The Detroit News

Stopping Sprawl By Creating Farm Markets

Congress can help to contain sprawl by creating new markets for small farms in the 2002 Farm Bill.

August 12, 2001 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Will Detroit's New Promenade Change The City?

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

August 1, 2001 - The Detroit Free Press

To Revive Old Cities, Be Inventive

William Hudnut, chairman of the Washington, D.C.-based Urban Land Institute Public Policy, is writing a book on reviving old cities.

July 26, 2001 - The Detroit News

Strictly Traditional

Independence Township, MI, is growing. To be approved, development plans must comply with the master plan that prefers "English country-style" architecture.

July 11, 2001 - The Detroit News

Drowning In Development

Michigan's largest combined residential and commercial project has many opponents.

July 7, 2001 - The Detroit News

Public Opinion And Environmental Protection

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

July 6, 2001 - The Detroit Free Press

Broken Detroit: Death Of A City Block

With this five-day series, The Detroit News launches a continuing examination of why Detroit has inadequate services, a shrinking population and vast tracts of abandoned or vacant property.

June 20, 2001 - The Detroit News

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