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David Sands

David Sands is freelance writer based in Detroit. He's covered news for the Huffington Post Detroit, as an assistant editor, and for Mode Shift, as a staff writer. Follow him on twitter @DSandsDetroit.

David Sands's Latest Articles

Todd Scott know first-hand (or should that be first-foot?) who is doing urban bike infrastructure well in metro Detroit.
Which metro Detroit cities are doing urban bike infrastructure well?

Todd Scott says it's obvious when a city takes cycling seriously: "They consider bikes to be [both] recreation and transportation, whereas a lot of places just see bikes as recreation, something that people can do on the weekend to get fit."

A fat-tire bikers ride with the sun to their backs.
Fat-tire bicyclists in search of winter thrills are flocking to Macomb County parks

These Macomb County parks have become winter hot spots for fat-tire bicyclists.

Photo by Nick Hagen
How Detroit’s inequitable transit costs Black Detroiters more — and what we can do to change it

Transit in Metro Detroit costs low-income people of color disproportionately more in terms of costs, travel time, and access to their jobs or job opportunities. COVID has made it worse, but these are longstanding problems— and proposed responses would require political will to implement them.  

ECN president and CEO Donna Givens Davidson is part of the team behind the Stoudamire Wellness Hub.
Climate resilience hubs finding a foothold on Detroit’s East Side, helping residents face disasters

Ever heard of a climate resilience hub? After Michigan's flooding issues this year, hubs for community members to go for assistance, especially during a natural emergency, are growing in number and strength in Metro Detroit and the city itself. They're getting noticed. Reporter David Sands investigates what kind of impact they may have on our future, and who is making them happen.

Participants in Macomb's October birding trail launch event look for birds at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
St. Clair and Macomb counties announce new details for coastal birding trail

Progress is being made on a joint project between St. Clair and Macomb counties that aims to make birdwatching much more accessible for residents and visitors alike.

A waterfront view of the bike trails at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
This innovative regional effort could help grow land and water trails in Macomb County

An audacious new framework for trails along Michigan's SE coast could lead to major changes to Macomb County's greenway and blueway infrastructure.

Participants in Macomb's October birding trail launch event look for birds at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
St. Clair and Macomb counties announce new details for coastal birding trail

Progress is being made on a joint project between St. Clair and Macomb counties that aims to make birdwatching much more accessible for residents and visitors alike.

Phragmites along the Clinton River Trail.
New survey tracks invasive species along Clinton River Trail

This Oakland County organization completed a study that should help control invasive species along a popular area trail.

The Michigan Trails Week Challenge wants participants to log their miles online.
Michigan Trails Week Challenge asks you to get outside and log your miles online

Thinking of getting out and enjoying local trails? Michigan Trails Week is the perfect time to make it happen!

Path at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
Macomb County will be celebrating Meet Me on the Trail Day on Sept. 25. Here’s how.

If you're looking to explore Macomb County's many trails, this is a great way to get started.

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