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First of 5 Detroit solar neighborhoods launches: 'Cleaner, more sustainable future' City of Detroit and DTE Energy start work 42-acre solar array in Van Dyke Lynch neighborhood.

First solar neighborhood (Van Dyke) broke ground in Detroit last week.
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Take a look at the maps I made around the spaces where these installations are placed: detroitography.com/2025/07/25/m...

Event: Detroit GIS Day 2025 We are very excited this year to have Sharon Cornelissen as our keynote speaker this year. She is director of housing at the Consumer Federation of America and soon-to-be published book based on he…

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Driver runs red light, causes deadly hit-and-run on Detroit east side Police said the at-fault driver ran the red light and hit two other cars before they ran away on foot.

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Deputies issue 100+ tickets in Pontiac as part of 'Operation No Walking Zone' After a rash of crashes in Pontiac that killed or seriously injured pedestrians, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office has stepped up patrols for people crossing streets.

Why don't we use the money to make the streets safer?
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Why is it we can find ways to deploy police but not street interventions?

Can Michigan save beloved whitefish? Fate hinges on uphill bid to kill mussels - Bridge Michigan Decades into the mussel invasion, whitefish are on brink of collapse. Scientists are working on a Hail Mary bid to save the fish, using tarps, paint scrapers and a 1,200-pound steel plate.

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Opinion: Why Detroit needs to get serious about zoning Detroit has a growing affordable housing shortage, but zoning and permitting processes consume a large part of development budgets.

Op-Ed: Why Detroit needs to get serious about zoning www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-zoni...

Map: Impact Assessment of the Detroit Solar Neighborhoods by: Ted Tansley Detroit is working its way into making the largest investment in industrial solar that we’ve ever seen. The plan is to be able to power all 127 municipal buildings with solar energy…

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Mississippi turned around its schools. Its secret: Tools Michigan abandoned | Bridge Michigan Once at the bottom, Mississippi has made massive strides teaching children to read. They’ve got literacy coaches, a high-stakes third grade test and lots of teacher training. What can Michigan learn f...

Certainly something to be said about being consistent and doing what works even if it is considered unpopular. Michigan dropping the ball and only allowing itself to further lag behind.

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Michigan fishing regulators to discuss Great Lakes whitefish crisis | Bridge Michigan The Michigan Natural Resources Commission on Thursday will hear a presentation on the looming collapse of whitefish in lakes Michigan and Huron. Bridge Michigan is spending the summer exploring the ra...

It seems super weird that there isn't a political party in the state making this a major issue.

Michigan fishing regulators to discuss Great Lakes whitefish crisis www.bridgemi.com/michigan-env... via @bridgemi.com

Transportation troubles create a lonely reality for older Michiganders | Bridge Michigan Despite millions of dollars in transportation funds, the state’s services remain fragmented and, for many older Michiganders, difficult to access.

A crisis that could be seen miles away and one that Michigan "leaders" have ignored.

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It’s not just whitefish: 407 Michigan species on brink amid historic die-off | Bridge Michigan Globally, 1 million species are on the brink of extinction. Experts say to avoid further losses, society must begin to prioritize the planet’s long-term health over near-term convenience and profits.

It feels like we have nobody in power talking to what we need to do to address this.

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Boy killed riding bike near Ypsilanti was aspiring filmmaker, leaves legacy of empathy The 14-year-old just finished eighth grade and was registered to participate in a filmmaker’s camp this summer.

Question MDOT and other road managers should answer to is "how many more?"

Boy killed riding bike near Ypsilanti was aspiring filmmaker, leaves legacy of empathy

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Michigan, when?

VOICES: Environmental spending cuts threaten Detroit River cleanup momentum Sugar Island restoration highlights the economic and ecological advantages of environmental partnerships and investments in the Great Lakes.

From @planetdetroit.org

"Post-restoration monitoring revealed the return of five species of herpetofauna, including the eastern American toad and the northern water snake, species that hadn’t been seen in significant numbers on the island before."

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Talked with some neighbors and learned that it was only during the day they blocked it off. There was nobody there later on in the evening leading up to the fireworks.

Went over to Lakewood East park today confirms this as there was an absurd amount of garbage strewn about.

Apparently they didn't close every park. Over at one that got entirely trashed. Why would they block up one park all day and not the ones next to it?

Iconic whitefish on edge of collapse as Great Lakes biodiversity crisis deepens | Bridge Michigan Few fish are as synonymous with Michigan as whitefish. Pushed to the edge by invasive species, their struggle is the tip of a cataclysmic species collapse that could change our way of life.

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The center is only open until 7...fireworks start at 10. Couldn't find a way to allow it to be accessible to the neighborhood during the literal hottest day we've had this year?

And the rub is that the community center is only closed because they don't want people parking their cars to camp out for the fireworks. Doesn't matter if you walk or bike up, closed because of cars.

Without a library branch and the local community center closed due to the fireworks, Jefferson Chalmers residents in Detroit are left without access to a safe place to cool off during this heat.

Ewald branch of GPP library is also closed without AC.

YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English Fighting air pollution: Cars no longer welcome in French city of Lyon • FRANCE 24 English

I spiring to see this French city tackle pollution and excessive car usage in their city center.

Pollution significantly down as it stands with plans to take it further. Detroit should be planning similarly to prepare for population rises.

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Awesome event at Detroit Parks this summer.

Sounds From The Parks by Marcus Elliot. Today at Chandler Park.

Next one July 17th at Clark Park.

Hope it gets sold and redeveloped soon! I'm hoping for something worth walking to.

Diagram showing how higher vehicles impact vital organs and push people under the vehicle instead of deflecting them.

Diagram showing how higher vehicles dramatically affect site lines, especially for seeing kids. Plus the weight makes it harder to stop in time.

There’s a TON of evidence that bigger, higher vehicles are far more likely to kill somone they hit, crushing vital organs & pushing victims under.

But never forget, their weight, height & sightlines also make it far more likely that they’ll hit someone in the first place.

HT @transenv.bsky.social

Map: Analysis of Speed Hump Efficacy in Detroit Check out the interactive version of this map: by: Ted Tansley, Data Analyst The city of Detroit has been installing thousands of speed humps all around the city in the last couple of years, but ar…

Check out my analysis of speed humps and their impact on crashes in Detroit.
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There’s still time to sign up for this month’s Data Forum [This Friday] where we will discuss City, County, and Hospital health assessments in Detroit.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow data enthusiasts and expand your knowledge. 🧠

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One thing I would want to add to this is a general idea to allow for the city to be more autonomous. So much of what holds us back is the State restricting what we can and cannot do. Maybe it isn't a perfect idea, but I think a city-led "laboratory of democracy" is what Michigan needs.

Detroit voters have an opportunity to pick a mayor who will ease zoning, improve transit and protect long-term residents Candidates to be the next mayor of Detroit want to help build back neighborhoods. A real estate policy expert has some ideas.

Couldn't agree more with Brian Connolly's ideas on ways to improve life in the City of Detroit. As a Detroiter, we want investment in the neighborhoods & more people, but without the displacement/pressure to displace.

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Interesting! I was wondering as it isn't reported in-app. It wasn't too many to begin with. If I switch over to the new end point, I'll have another look.

Ah okay, I was finding some reports that were not lining up geographically to their labeled district and thought it might've been something there.