Michigan
Grand Rapids' New Focus On Smart Growth
Grand Rapids, a city wellknown for its conservative politics, is energetically pursuing SmartGrowth principles.
Revitalizing A Street With Ethnic Flavor
La Plaza Mercado in the eart of Hispanic Detroit demonstrates the new flavor of downtown revitalizations.
A New Player On The Smart Growth Block
Unions weigh in to beat sprawl: "After a day of looking at [sprawl], some of us began to think that sprawl is one giant anti-union conspiracy."
Despite Abundance, New Talk About Limits
Nestle Waters plant stirs Great Lakes security debate.
Disgruntled Bus Riders Protest Rate Hike
Many Detroiters express dissatisfaction with their local bus system that is pushing for a rate increase.
State Seeks To Purchase 390,000 Acres
Michigan Governor John Engler hopes to hear positive news from the state's Natural Resource Trust Fund board.
City Cracks Down On Water Delinquents
The Detroit water department intensifies its tactics to collect water debts in order to ease pressure from state lawmakers.
The Cost Of Segregation
The Detroit News won the Inland Press Association's 2002 Community Leadership Award for their 4-part series that examined the unequal prices Metro Detroit blacks and whites pay for living separately.
Crowded Sidewalks In Detroit?
Concert-goers descended on Detroit streets this weekend to take in more than the shows.
To Be Competitive, Grow Smart
For Michigan to be competitive it should curb sprawl,implement Smart Growth strategies, and focus on quality-of-life issues.
The Sixth Great Lake
The Great Lakes Commission is considering a resolution to make Lake St. Clair the sixth Great Lake. The status could bring in federal funding and benefit shipping.
$90 Million Highway Plan Cancelled
Michican Dept. of Transportation abandoned a generation-old highway plan. The move could let local citizens and governments take the lead in transportation planning.
Kent County's Plan To Protect Farmland
Agricultural land is vanishing fast in this western Michigan county as new homes, roads, and sprawl reach farther into the countryside.
New Terminal To Be Razed At Detroit Metro Airport
Northwest Airlines plans to demolish its recently opened midfield terminal to make way for $100 million expansion.
Michigan Announces $150 Million Land Deal
Michigan Governor John Engler and the Nature Conservancy announce a land plan that will protect 390,000 acres of wilderness.
Transit Terminal Connects National And Regional Buses
Detroit is preparing to develop a $20 million downtown bus station that allows Greyhound customers to connect to regional transit lines.
Beyond Convention On Land Conservation
Michigan gubernatorial candidates urged to consider promising home-grown ideas.
Computerized Fast Lanes Reduce Wait Times At International Border
A transport program that uses advanced security checks and a computerized fast lane is being tested in Detroit.
Detroit's 'Bookmobiles' Provide Literate Service
Detroit Public Library delivers books and technology to downtown neighborhoods.
Michigan
Developers, environmental advocates and property owners benefit from the activities carried out by Michigan’s 43 land conservancies.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
