A Critique of the Riverfront East Proposal Proposals and public comment sessions were in full swing during 2003 regarding the redevelopment of the east riverfront. Here is a critique of the design firm's initial proposal.

Larson Realty Group and Its Work Downtown One of the few developers doing rehabilitation projects downtown in 2003 is Larson Realty Group. This looks at what it is doing and its plans.

Will Motown Become a Transit Town Again? A detailed look at the politics, financing and proposals behind the mass transit in Detroit.

Detroit through 300 Years - Physical Clues to Our Long History The layout of the city and its streets contain a lot of information about the city - from French Ribbon Farms, the high water mark of the Detroit river, etc.

An Environmental Justice Issue? Ending Sprawl This article looks at sprawl in metro Detroit, it's causes, and environmental justice.

Belle Isle Management Forum The Friend's of Belle Isle (FOBI) put together a forum when they released their study of how large urban parks are managed and Hamilton-Anderson released the new master plan for Belle Isle.

Eleven Best and Worst of Detroit As Detroit celebrates it's 300 birthday, here is a list of the eleven best and worst events and qualities that have shaped the city.

Detroit's Neighborhood Retail Development Puzzle This article looks at how modern retail development tends not to help old cities retain their historic buildings and character and presents some solutions to get these two things to fit together.

Mandate for the new Mayor: Good City Services As Kwame Kilpatrick takes office as Detroit's new mayor, this article briefly outlines how Detroit's city government is organized and funded, and then talks about issues it has in delivering it's services effectively and lists nine suggestions for improvements.

Who Needs Parking? A Policy Question The policies, incentives and economics of parking lots in Detroit and some recommendations for putting more of downtown Detroit's land to better use.

Preserve a farm, Save a City Although the ties aren't readily appearant, saving farmland can have a positive impact on cities

Pedestrianism: Is it the answer for Detroit? An article about the elements that make a city friendly to people on foot.

The New Tiger Stadium: Creating a Truly Urban Destination A critique of the plans for the new Tiger stadium.

The Endangered Buildings of WSU The University doesn't plan to utilize the old and historic structures that it owns on and around its campus.