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Driving urban vibrancy forward

Nina Ignaczak Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The first step in creating a Regional Transit Authority for metro Detroit is done. Now the work begins to create a shared vision and a comprehensive plan to make it all happen. Nina Ignaczak talks to the people already rolling up their sleeves.

Say yes, Michigan: Marriage equality now

Matthew Piper Tuesday, May 21, 2013

While it's becoming clear that support for same-sex marriage is increasing, with Rhode Island, Delaware and Minnesota recently joining nine other states in making it legal, Michigan still has some work to do, says Matthew Piper.

UIX TV: Khalil Ligon and LEAP

DETROIT LIVES! Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Khalil Ligon is project manager for the Lower Eastside Action Plan, a grassroots community organization that seeks to address land use issues and development planning in that Detroit neighborhood. DETROIT LIVES! provides the lights, camera, action.

Rainwater man of Southwest Detroit

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Meet Jeff Klein, whose business, Detroit Farm and Garden in Southwest Detroit, was opened with a mission to provide quality gardening, farming and landscape resources to the community. Matthew Lewis ties it all to the region's blue-green movement.

Publisher's notebook: The Avenue, a love story

Claire Nelson Tuesday, May 21, 2013

With the "Light up Livernois" event coming up May 31-June 1, Claire Nelson takes a tuneful stroll down the Avenue of Fashion, shining a light on one of Detroit's most historic retail districts. Conclusion? Cooperation and collaboration point to an even more vibrant future.

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Driving urban vibrancy forward

Say yes, Michigan: Marriage equality now

UIX TV: Khalil Ligon and LEAP

Rainwater man of Southwest Detroit

Publisher's notebook: The Avenue, a love story

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