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Is historic preservation un-American?
Published on July 7, 2016
Preservationists are Un-American because they oppose the conventional American idea of consuming ever more, and are reversing the “use it up and move on” mentality. -
Northland Shopping Center turns 60 and prepares to retire
Published on July 7, 2016
The rise and fall of suburban indoor malls such as Northland Center. -
The real Detroit – The jack-of-all-trades city
Published on July 7, 2016
What makes Detroit the jack-of-all-trades city? -
The real Detroit – "The paper watch dog"
Published on July 7, 2016
The Detroit Master Plan was used as a proactive, long term planning tool to guide Detroit’s development. -
Northland Shopping Center: Proactive blight elimination and economic redevelopment
Published on July 7, 2016
The City of Southfield, Michigan was very proactive in preparing a redevelopment and blight elimination plan for Northland Shopping Center. -
Northland Shopping Center: Financial problems
Published on July 7, 2016
Financial Problems that lead to the closing of Northland Center in Southfield Michigan. -
10 civic engagement opportunities in Washington, D.C.
Published on July 5, 2016
What better way is there to teach youth about our government than to visit Washington, D.C.? -
10 civic engagement opportunities for youth during summer
Published on July 5, 2016
Ideas to help you plan a civically engaged summer for youth. -
What is elderflower flavor?
Published on July 5, 2016
The flower of the elderberry flavors beverages and food products. -
The importance of testing hop fertility
Published on July 5, 2016
Petiole testing can help growers dial in plant nutrient needs.