The City Planning Commission will hold a hearing on April 4 on the proposal to rezone 35 parcels in the neighborhood.
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Solar eclipse 2024: What time and other answers from a Michigan astronomer
Ted Bergin, astronomy professor at the University of Michigan, spoke with Bridge Michigan to answer common questions about the total solar eclipse on April 8.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Composting, water access and backyard chickens: Detroit’s urban farming evolution
The city’s first urban agriculture director, Tepfirah Rushdan, aims to help gardeners access land and water while making urban farming a seamless part of the city’s policy.
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Video: It’s Detroiters vs dust in west side neighborhood
BridgeDetroit found the city cited the company operating the crushing operation with nearly 300 blight violations over two years.
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Stellantis to pay $84K for air quality violations at Detroit’s Jefferson North plant
In addition to the fine, the consent order will require Stellantis to report any emissions violations to the state over the next three years.
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Michigan has 9 months to figure out new energy law. Some say time is wasting
Come November, Michigan will dramatically change how it regulates large wind and solar developments. On Thursday, experts raised a host of concerns.
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It’s ozone season in Michigan, and a new report predicts rising air pollution
Ozone season begins March 1 and runs through the end of September. A new analysis predicts more climate-driven air pollution in the years to come.
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City plans AB Ford Park walk-through amid soil, tree removal concerns
City parks and building officials field questions on truck traffic, soil remediation and tree removal plans for AB Ford Park.
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Detroit farmers and growers grapple with a changing climate
Tuesday’s unusual warmth makes some local farmers uneasy.
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Climate change is erasing Michigan winters, taking our heritage with them
Lost winters like 2024 may soon be the norm. That threatens so much of what makes Michigan unique, from ice fishing and snowmobiling to cross-country skiing and just traipsing in the snow.