NextChallenge aims to smarten up urban infrastructure tech
Technology upgrades are an everyday part of our lives. Cutting edge technology in public infrastructure, not so much. It's why NextEnergy is hosting NextChallenge: Smart Cities.
Blue/Green Infrastructure
Landscapes of luxury: A guide to metro Detroit’s public gardens
Metro Detroit is home to some spectacular gardens and greenspaces—all open to the public. Writer and garden expert Brian Allnutt tells us which to visit this spring and summer.
Community lighting group to potentially partner with Highland Park on ambitious project
When the gutting of Highland Park's lighting grid left residents in the dark four years ago, a grassroots group called Soulardarity sprang up to try to remedy the problem. Now, they're attempting to forge an unprecedented partnership to light the entire city with solar power.
Belle Isle and Olmsted’s forgotten legacy
Frederick Law Olmsted designed Belle Isle, but his plan was lightly implemented and even counteracted by future developments. Brian Allnutt argues its time we reexamine Olmsted's original plans to better inform future use of the island.
Biking institution celebrates coming of spring with annual open house
Back Alley Bikes and the Hub of Detroit will have an open house and garage sale on April 23 to raise awareness for their programs and services, and usher in another biking season.
How Detroit became a city of trees
More than 50 years before Dutch elm disease, a treacherous caterpillar pest spurred the city to action on an ambitious plan for its street trees.
Restoring the Rouge is ‘about getting the community to the river’
When Bill Craig heard about a golf course coming to a local wetland, he started getting active. And he's been that way ever since.
Detroit redevelopment work leads to growth for Giffels Webster
The downtown Detroit-based firm has watched its revenue grow by up to 40 percent over the last five years, including a 15 percent jump over the last year.
Thanks to a new tool, it’s easier being green in Detroit
With a simple keyword search, the Detroit Green Map shows users interested in sustainable practices where to buy solar panels, where to recycle, where to volunteer, and more.
