Ypsi's Depot Town wins $15,000 grant to develop nearby parks
Source: metromode, 1/31/2008
Ypsilanti's Frog Island and Riverside parks are getting a shot in the arm thanks to a $15,000 grant from Fifth Third Bank. The money will help redevelop and revitalize the parks that connect Ypsilanti's Depot Town and downtown.
UofM environmental awareness study marks first year progress
Source: metromode, 1/31/2008
The University of Michigan is setting its benchmark with its first Annual Environment Report. The study shows, among other things, that energy consumption is falling in the university while recycling is increasing.
Walsh College moves forward with green building in Troy
Source: metromode, 1/31/2008
Walsh College might be known for its academic performance now, but its about to be known for environmental stewardship. The college's newest building in Troy is going for bronze level LEED certification.
Developer shrinks one of University Village's towers
Source: metromode, 1/31/2008
Before the towers of the University Village project begin to rise, they needed to come down a little bit. The high-density student housing development on the University of Michigan's campus is Ann Arbor shrunk its tallest tower from 26 stories to 22.
CTN finds new home on Ann Arbor's south side
Source: metromode, 1/24/2008
Ann Arbor's Community Television Network is moving to a new home on the city's south side. The local-programing broadcaster plans to execute the move in mid March.
Turtle Cove water park opens in Lower Huron Metropark
Source: metromode, 1/24/2008
Slipping and sliding, splashing and dashing is about to become a little more convenient this summer with the opening of Turtle Cove water park in the Lower Huron Metropark in Belleville.
Ann Arbor greenbelt expands, buys Narrow Gauge Woods
Source: metromode, 1/24/2008
One less piece of pristine country around Ann Arbor is safe from sprawl after the city's Greenbelt Program spent $1.8 million for it. The city bought the Narrow Gauge Woods, which includes 13.5 acres of forest and a stretch of stream.
Transit advocate TRU looks ahead, sees future of mass transit
Source: metromode, 1/24/2008
Want light rail? Better bus service? Or perhaps better use of your tax dollars? Mass transit advocate Transportation Riders United is looking for your opinion on what the mass transit priorities should be for 2008.
Brownstones of Birmingham looks to bring more density
Source: metromode, 1/24/2008
Birmingham's core could enjoy some more density if plans for the Brownstones of Birmingham are approved. The development calls for building four, 3,000-square-foot condos on the 500 block of West Brown Street.