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Poor Placemaking In Five Easy Steps
Editor's Note: This article was originally posted on Sustainable Cities Collective's website and is reposted with permission. William H. Whyte said “It is difficult to ... -
The Protective Spirit Of Place
Editor's Note: Tom Woiwode is the latest addition to the Mode Shift editorial family. He'll be blogging weekly in 'Musings of a Streetwalker,' sharing his ... -
Looking past politics and working for everyone
DETROIT—Ahh, spring. It doesn't quite yet feel like it just yet, but we can all feel the effects of that extra hour of daylight that ... -
Detroit, Muskegon, Hartland win big in placemaking contest
DETROIT — Placemaking is a term that's been in use since the 1970s. Formerly architectural and planning jargon, the term now refers to the practice ... -
Zombie World: Detroit's next Boblo Island?
OPINION—Ever wish you could be a part of something very unique? Ever want to be a part of something 'transformative and truly spectacular,' all while ... -
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 ... -
Livable cities at the core of progress, 21st century development
LANSING — Some cities like Copenhagen and Denmark have been implementing smart growth policies for decades. These cities have become models that others abroad look to ...
