This week, the 234 scientists at the United Nations released their report on the state of climate change, for the first time since 2013. I don’t need to tell you why science is important, or why the IPCC is the unequivocal authority on climate. In fact, I’m not even going to tell you what is in it […]
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PARKS REPORT: 4th Street Charlotte Park
View on Instagram >>> Find your way to this park: 4th Street Charlotte Park Located at the corner of 4th Street and Charlotte is the 4th St Charlotte Park, a small recreation space featuring two basketball courts, pavilion, and BBQ area. One of the two basketball courts has been remodeled with Detroit Pistons-themed bright blue-and-red […]
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From the Headlines – August 2-6, 2021
Prop P fails, Duggan wins: In Detroit’s primary election on Tuesday, residents voted against Proposal P, which would have changed the city charter to stop water shutoffs for nonpayment, set water rates at no more than 3% of a household’s income and expanded community benefits for large development projects, among other things. Voters rejected the proposal by a wide […]
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PARKS REPORT: Spirit Plaza
View on Instagram >>> Find your way to this park: Spirit Plaza Located next to the iconic Spirit of Detroit sculpture at 2 Woodward Ave lies Spirit Plaza, a gathering place established for Detroiters to come together for recreation, live performances, and chill spot to hang out downtown. The plaza was added in June of […]
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From the Headlines: July 19-23, 2021
Flooding: Metro Detroit was hit by another round of intense storms at the end of last week, with more flooding in some areas. Meanwhile, residents are trying to secure relief and wondering what they can do to protect themselves from storm events that will become more severe with climate change. Here’s a roundup of some of […]
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Can Detroit’s urban farms play a role in stemming the floods?
When Jefferson Chalmers’ Fox Creek canal swelled during the late June downpour, rising waters pushed out many Tiger Dams the city had installed to protect the neighborhood. At Feedom Freedom’s gardens on Manistique, water, mud, and sewage rushed through the area’s yards and streets. Beds of collards, beets, kale, blackberry bushes, and more were inundated, […]
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What would a third Duggan term bring for the environment in Detroit?
Robert Shobe doesn’t know who he will be voting for in Detroit’s mayoral primary, but it will not be Mike Duggan. His frustration with the current mayor stems from the expansion of the Stellantis facilities immediately behind his Beniteau Street home and what he sees as the lack of protective measures taken for the neighborhood’s […]
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PARKS REPORT: Krainz Park
View on Instagram >>> Find your way to this park: Krainz Park Located next to the Legacy Charter Academy at 18501 Healy Street sits Krainz Park, a medium sized play area shaded by majestic trees featuring 2 basketball courts, 2 playgrounds, picnic areas, softball/baseball diamond, and paved walking path. Detroit played a critical role in […]
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Call for Detroit heat reporting partners
There’s little doubt. The news this month is scary. Wildfires and massive heat waves in the west, floods close to home, disease outbreaks that may be linked to the weather. We’re looking to report on what it’s like to navigate heat in Metro Detroit this summer, and we’re partnering with the nonprofit EcoWorks to recruit […]
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From the Headlines – July 12-16, 2021
Disaster declared: President Joe Biden granted Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request for a major disaster declaration on Thursday in response to last month’s flooding. The move will make federal funding available to Washtenaw and Wayne counties residents, including money for home repairs and temporary housing, low-cost loans for uninsured property loss, and other assistance. “It is noteworthy that the damages identified […]