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Knowledgeable, nice guys at Tree Fort Bikes
Ypsilanti, Mich.—Tree Fort Bikes Co-Founder Scott Mulder has a great tan. Scanning merchandise in the warehouse annex of his successful Ypsilanti bike shop, which opened in ... -
Detroit Works Project’s engagement strategy improves, but has a long way to go
DETROIT — Detroit Works Project is trying. Sitting in a banquet hall at the Northwest Activities Center on Detroit’s northwest side May 7, about 100 ... -
Modal Privilege And The (Less Than) 2%
(Caveat: I’m playing dirty and loose with numbers. If you want to come play tight and clean, check out the Research Justice Track of this ... -
Detroit announces affiliation with Keep America Beautiful
Deputy Mayor Kirk Lewis announced Detroit's certified affiliate status with Keep America Beautiful April 24, which will serve as the city's umbrella organization for cleanup, ... -
May Commuter Challenge
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—In an effort to spark a commuting mentality that's not based around personal automobiles in Michigan, Ann Arbor-based GetDowntown is organizing the second ... -
Spring ride to benefit Conner Creek Greenway
DETROIT—As people and organizations across Michigan build and begin to recognize Detroit as the next cycling city, amenities like bike lanes and greenways are becoming ... -
Street art and its role in community building
Ann Arbor, Mich.—What makes a community good or bad depends on who you ask. Some still view street art as destructive and endlessly doubt its ... -
Detroit's Gatsby Ride: A celebration of cycling and tweed
DETROIT — Some people say tattoo parlors are a good indicator of a city or community's economic climate. Consider Detroit’s annual Gatsby and Tweed Rides ... -
Bicycle Friendly Business Districts Inspire Growth
DETROIT—Throughout the United States, as smart growth and progressive urban planning concepts increasingly grab the attention of elected officials and residents alike, one particularly intriguing ... -
Novi recognized as a sustainable community
Novi, Mich.—The City of Novi received Southeast Michigan Council of Governments' Sustainable Community Recognition Program Award for taking steps to incorporate sustainable activities into its ...
