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Zoning density regulations results in segregation by wealth
Published on July 20, 2016
Zoning regulations on density contributes to segregation of wealthy neighborhoods but not poor neighborhoods. The more complex zoning approval processes contribute to segregation in poor neighborhoods. -
Zoning approvals are limited as to what conditions can be imposed
Published on July 20, 2016
Local government does not have free reign for imposing conditions. An imposed condition should relate back to the zoning ordinance standards for approval. -
Great Lakes offering warmer water for summer pleasure
Published on July 15, 2016
Summer 2016 has significantly warmer lake temperatures than 2015. -
NIMBY solutions – Part one
Published on July 14, 2016
Four tools with a track record of success -
Facilitative leaders foster a positive environment
Published on July 14, 2016
There are inherent limitations to the practice of traditional autocratic leadership. -
NIMBY solutions – Part two
Published on July 14, 2016
Examples of effective communication tools for risk reduction -
Reframe community proposals to reduce conflict
Published on July 12, 2016
Many communities promote conflict by how they present an issue to the public. Decrease conflict using this simple strategy. -
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. -
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.