Nat M. Zorach, Author at The Handbuilt City

The GOP would rather tank the economy than hand Biden a win on student loan forgiveness, something SCOTUS is expected to rule on as early as this week.

a clean, green, renewable energy future for michigan

Climate Energy Energy Efficiency Policy Utilities

June 20, 2023 Nat M. Zorach

Michigan SB 271: Not-So-Lofty Goals Face Off Against Fossil Fuels

Michigan’s Senate is currently working on an energy bill that would require utilities to adopt a 100% renewable portfolio standard by 2035. It’s a good start, but there are a few holes that need to be plugged.

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Culture & Language Europe Travel

June 12, 2023 Nat M. Zorach

Travelogue: Reykjavik, þú lítur vel út!

This week, we departed the land of fire and smog for a land of fire and steam– where we will

Burgerbanism South Travel

June 8, 2023 Nat M. Zorach

Exploring Little Rock: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Arkansas

We travel to Little Rock to explore the city’s architecture, history, and, of course, the food scene.

Public Safety

June 7, 2023 Nat M. Zorach

Another Day, Another Vigilante Murder in Detroit.

Another pointless death at a gas station in Southwest Detroit highlights, well, we’re not really sure what anymore. Something bad, certainly.

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South Travel

June 6, 2023 Nat M. Zorach

Pavementalities: Bentonville & Rogers, Arkansas

Nat and Adrianne travel to Bentonville and Rogers, Arkansas, a megalopolis where there is no “there” there, and provide an expansive review of the best places to eat, drink, and shop.

gretchen whitmer announcing her growth strategy for Michigan in front of a bunch of busted cars

Climate Editorial Michigan Politics Urban Planning

June 6, 2023 Nat M. Zorach

Michigan Growth Strategy: Gretchen Whitmer Needs To Step Up Her Politics, Not Her Leadership.

The governor wants to figure out a strategy to grow the state. It’s going to have to start with investing in things that matter to real people, rather than things that matter to quarterly earnings reports for automakers. But it’s not that gloomy. There’s plenty of opportunity to think about how to do this.