July 22, 2008
NYT dives into the 'Swiss Army Knife' of cars: The Model T
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The New York Times
Everyone knows about the Model T. Especially since it's the centennial
of the automobile and around every corner is a reminder. But the scope
in which this thing grew to and the influence it had on the planet
can't be avoided. It did everything except make breakfast. And it
changed everything, except maybe breakfast.
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July 22, 2008
CCS students asked to design a 21st century Model T
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The New York Times
Design students at the College for Creative Studies were asked to design
a Model T for the 21st century. A car modeled after what the T was -
affordable, usable, and socially impacting. The New York Times features these students' creations.
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July 22, 2008
Detroit light rail moves closer to reality
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The Detroit News
After all these years of talk and speculation, Detroit might finally be
headed toward mass transit beyond just the mysterious bus system. The
Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments approved a Detroit Department of
Transportation plan to build and operate a light rail service from Downtown
to 8 Mile.
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July 22, 2008
Detroit's connection with Krakow explored
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The Detroit Free Press
There's a lot of Polish in this town. A short Free Press
piece highlights some of the connections Detroit has to the storied,
and beautiful, city of Krakow. One thing that the story doesn't mention is Hamtramck's Pope Park - a small homage to Krakow-native Pope John Paul II - on the corner of Belmont and Caniff. Inside this small enclosure is a statue of the Pope and a
mural depicting Krakow's famous market square.
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July 22, 2008
South Florida Times writer visits hometown Detroit
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South Florida Times
A South Florida Times writer visits family in Detroit and remembers the lessons she learned from them, and the city itself.
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July 22, 2008
Nominations for Shining Light Awards due by July 29
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Shining Light Awards
Time is running out to submit your nominations for individuals who are changing Detroit for the better.
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July 22, 2008
Detroit's noise art scene and the UFO Factory featured in the UK's The Wire magazine
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The Wire
In the August issue of the UK-based magazine The Wire,
which dedicates itself to adventures in modern music around the world,
FilterD editor Walter Wasacz contributes a Global Ear: Detroit piece
that focuses on Eastern Market's UFO Factory and the local noise art
and music scenes.
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July 22, 2008
As Tiger Stadium comes down, hearts break, hope remains
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The New York Times
People gather every day to watch a little more of Tiger Stadium come down. Even the New York Times came
out for the demolition. Though most of Detroit is sad to see the
stadium go, there is a chance a portion might be saved and the Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy is at the helm.
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July 22, 2008
SEMCOG hosting discussion on the future of mass transit in Southeast Michigan
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SEMCOG
Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments is hosting public meetings to discuss the future of transportation in the region.
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July 15, 2008
From Mowtown to 'Growtown'? Detroit's urban farming catches the eye of the BBC
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BBC News
Growtown has a nice ring to it. And that, possibly, is where Detroit is
heading. As the auto industry is waining away, the city is looking for
something new. Urban farming maybe be a piece to this new puzzle.
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