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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 ... -
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 ... -
A chat with the chief sponsor of Michigan Complete Streets
Ferndale, Mich.—When he got to the Michigan House in 2009, Jon Switalski did not expect to be a champion of transportation policy. But a chance ... -
To wear a helmet or not? That is a good question
About 80 percent of bike share riders don't wear helmets, but shouldn't they? -
Two contests for making great places and transit: better late than never
DETROIT—Michigan is no stranger to design and innovation. From its architecture, to yes, the automobile transportation industry, Michigan's residents and expatriates have taken countless concepts and ... -
Blue Water River Walk trail to be done by 2013
St. Clair, Michigan — The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is just $50,000 short of its $200,000 goal to finish building the Blue Water ... -
Cooking and the community: It matters
This cooking class aims to show that cooking at home doesn't have to be expensive or difficult. -
Coalition says state could lose billions in Fairgrounds investment
***UPDATE: The Michigan Land Bank has advanced the Magic Plus, LLC proposal and will begin contract negotiations and develop a timeline to nail down milestones or ...
