Detroit
Federal Government Offers a Helping Hand to Six Struggling Cities
In a move to help buoy crisis-stricken cities, the Obama Administration this week introduced a program designed to provide administrative support to help local government officials "cut through the red tape" and access urgent federal assistance.
July 14, 2011
Compromise Over Detroit Light Rail Gets Thumbs Up from Advocates
A wrestling match between private investors and the transit community in Detroit has ended in compromise.
June 30, 2011
One Way to Cure Congestion: Urban Abandonment
Jeff Wood at Reconnecting America attended the Congress for the New Urbanism's annual gathering in Madison last week, and he recently posted this short Q&A with CNU President John Norquist. It happens to be a pretty timely and snappy interview.
June 10, 2011
In Defense of the Corner Market
Much has been made of the food desert phenomenon afflicting the industrial Midwest.
May 10, 2011
Northeast Corridor, the Midwest, and California Say “Thanks, Florida!”
Thanks to Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s head-smacker of a decision to refuse billions in federal high-speed rail funds, other parts of the country are getting a windfall. Even with $400 million of Florida’s money vanishing in the name of deficit reduction, the remaining $2 billion will go a long way in improving rail service in key areas around the country.
May 9, 2011