UM grad student documentary sheds insight into downtowns
Kirk Wesphal, a recent graduate of the University of Michigan’s Master of Urban Planning program, has made a documentary about the magical mix of ingredients that makes a downtown vibrant.
Kirk Wesphal, a recent graduate of the University of Michigan’s Master of Urban Planning program, has made a documentary about the magical mix of ingredients that makes a downtown vibrant.
Watch the video here.
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