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WRONG WAY DRIVING: MDOT, the State Police and Grand Rapids are teaming up to reduce the number of deadly wrong-way driving crashes. New detectors are being installed at a number of locations in Grand Rapids. Among the recent fatalities were crashes in Detroit and Grand Rapids. MDOT officials explain. By Kayte Marshall. FOR DETROIT, WKTV AND ALL POINTS.
GOLF COURSES: Some shuttered golf courses are being converted to nature areas, including ones in Harbor Springs and Traverse City. For news and sports sections. By Stephanie Rauhe. FOR PLANET DETROIT, HARBOR SPRINGS, TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN FARM NEWS AND ALL POINTS.
On Oct. 17, the East Lansing City Council denied a proposal that would allow the construction of a five-story “workforce housing” project built by American Community Developers (ACD) on the 500-Block of Albert Avenue, also known as Bailey Lot 11. Despite the vote, the city council still plans on developing the area. The big requirement for the future development of the Bailey Lot, according to East Lansing councilmember Michael Krueger, is maintaining parking availability for residents and employees.
EV CHARGERS: The DNR is installing chargers in more state parks to accommodate the growing number of visitors who drive EVs. The initiative is a partnership with EV manufacturer Revian and national nonprofit Adopt a Charger. We speak to DNR, Adopt a Charger and the superintendent of Holland State Park. Also mentions Belle Isle, Bay City, Leelanau, Orchard Beach and Mears state parks and the Oden Fish Hatchery, By Kayte Marshall. FOR HOLLAND, LEELANAU, TRAVERSE CITY, OCEANA COUNTY, PETOSKEY, MIDLAND, WKTV, HARBOR SPRINGS, PLANET DETROIT, DETROIT AND ALL POINTS.
SHARED ABUNDANCE: A new book by a food activist shares 20 years of experience in promoting local food systems through the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities in Traverse City. By Jacklyn Sellentine. FOR TRAVERSE CITY, LEELANAU, MICHIGAN FARM NEWS, XXX AND ALL POINTS.
GREEN ROOFS: The green roof movement is expanding in Michigan as a way to reduce energy costs and promote sustainability. We learn about efforts in Grand Rapids, talk to a company based in Nunica that constructs green roofs and look at the green roof at the Ford Rouge plant in Dearborn. By Stephanie Rauhe. FOR GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS, HOLLAND, WKTV, CORP! DETROIT, PLANET DETROIT AND ALL POINTS.
PRIME PROGRAM: Michigan has more high schools participating in a national program to increase shop and technical training opportunities than any other state. The Michigan Manufacturers Association, whose members face a serious shortage of skilled workers, is leading the charge for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education. We hear about a program in St. Joseph County. Includes references to programs in West Ottawa, Grand Haven, Romeo, Pontiac, Grand Rapids, Rudyard and Hancock. By Liz Nass. FOR THREE RIVERS, STURGIS, SAULT STE. MARIE, GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS, CORP!, DETROIT, WKTV, HOLLAND, IRON RIVER AND ALL POINTS.
RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE: Michigan is getting more money from Washington to improve passenger and freight train safety, efficiency and reliability. One infrastructure project that will benefit is replacement of the Manistee River Train Bridge in Wexford County along the rail line that connects southern Michigan with Traverse City. By Kenzie Terpstra. FOR CADILLAC, TRAVERSE CITY, CORP! GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS AND ALL POINTS.
East Lansing City Council denied Hagan Realty’s rezoning plan for properties on the 700 block of Grove Street in September 2023. The proposal would have changed the neighborhood structure since it would increase the density of the housing options. Hagan reality was “disappointed by the result,” but they aren’t giving up new projects for that area.
On September 28, the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) held a committee meeting discussing the future of brownfield sites in the city. The committee discussed the upcoming involvement of Kansas State University’s program Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB), which helps locate and plan development projects around brownfield sites.