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Francis Grunow

Francis Grunow's Latest Articles

Save Tiger Stadium, Save the World (or at Least a Corner of It)

It's going, going, but not quite gone. At a Corner steeped in memories, a smart, creative reuse and scaled back version of Tiger Stadium would be an incredible victory for the city. Francis Grunow urges Detroit to act smart, and think outside the box before it's too late.

Walk Don’t Run

Preservation Wayne invites you to take a walking tour of Detroit. Take several, in fact, says Executive Director Francis Grunow.

Doug McIntosh’s Detroit

Doug McIntosh was an architect, activist, mentor, and leader. He was an inspiration to many, and had an infectious passion for Detroit and it's built environment — the bricks, mortar, glass and steel that make up the city. He passed away last week, but his vision for Detroit carries on.

Streetcars of Desire

What goes around comes around. It's been five decades since metro Detroiters last could ride streetcars, but once again there's talk of how transit can trasnform the Motor City.

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