Day 1: Happy 2020!
I hope everyone had a grand old New Year’s Eve. I did, and I hope you, like me, are looking
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Merry Christmas from the Handbuilt City!
Merry Christmas! Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, cozy holiday. It is honestly unclear to me how Santa Claus is able
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At the risk of seeming like all I do is think about parking lots and protected bike lanes (which, admittedly,
Read MoreState Lawmaker Asks, “Why Can’t People Just Take Uber Instead?” Let’s Explain Why.
There are a few names that often get thrown around in Southeast Michigan when one discusses the fight for infrastructure.
Read MoreBridging The Transit Gulf: APTA Conference in Tampa
I just wrapped up a few days in Tampa for APTA’s Transit Initiatives workshop. The mini-conference, produced by the DC-based
Read MoreFord: Can’t Fund LRT, Can’t Close Budget Deficits
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has had mixed results riding the Donald Trump pseudo-populist wave that has been sweeping the globe.
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Detroit Park City No. 5 – Crossing The Post Office Desert of West Fort Street
One of the interesting things about Detroit’s built environment is the hub-and-spoke street layout. There are multiple, conflicting street grids,
Read MoreA Literal Train Wreck Makes A Case For Resilient Infrastructure
A train derailment yesterday morning in Southwest Detroit knocked down a power line, leaving about a thousand residential and commercial
Read MoreDetroit Park City No. 4 – Corktown and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Low Density
As Detroit’s hottest neighborhood, at least according to Buzzfeed, Corktown has to live up to a high standard. It’s got
Read MoreThe New Mobility Requires A New Workforce
This morning I attended “Driving Our AV Future,” an event produced by the Michigan Mobility Institute (MMI) and the Partnership for
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