This winter is one of the top 10 warmest in Detroit’s history.
Jena Brooker
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Hantz tree farm falls short on solving east side blight
John Hantz acquired cheap swaths of land on the east side with plans for an urban tree farm. Neighbors say the wealthy entrepreneur has fallen short but operates under a special deal not afforded to residents.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Wayne State gets $11M to study impact of air pollution on birth outcomes
A new research program in Detroit will assess the impacts of air pollution and preterm birth.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Detroit’s incinerator is coming down. Now, neighbors want a say in repairing toxic legacy.
Detroit has reassured neighbors that they will include community voices in the next steps, but advocates and residents cite a lack of public. engagement
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
In Detroit, the USDA will open its first service center for urban agriculture
The office will connect urban farmers in Detroit with USDA programs ranging from conservation to loans and emergency relief.