MI-SHPO's The List

It's been a few weeks now, but the SHPO's The List is back.

There's a bunch of interesting non-hp stuff this week, like an update on The Griffin, there's a couple articles (I believe) on the rail issue, a couple articles discussing the connection between arts/culture and economics, and some interesting out-of-state stuff.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Production company Mindfield clicks in downtown Detroit

Demolition in Historic District? - Ann Arbor

Parchment paper plant redevelopment progresses

Solutions for Southwest Detroit: Nonprofit Developer Gets It Right

Lighthouse's future up to community - Port Huron

Three endangered Grand Rapids Public Schools buildings have lots to offer, board president says

Grand Rapids Community College eyes downtown Davenport site; stimulus money would help pay

Updated Sun Theater in Grand Ledge Attracts New Shows, Younger Crowd

Ypsilanti to revamp historic elementary schools into company space

Restoration delays hit downtown Kalamazoo businesses

Cedars of Dexter recognized by AA realtors

Gordon Hall: Where it's been and where it's going - Dexter

Museum brings maritime history to light - Port Huron

Looking back on Idlewild’s heydays

New Lake Mich. lighthouse guide is available

COOL CITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MAIN STREET, & PLANNING

It's Time for Cities to Favor People, Not Cars

Detroit nonprofits receive grants for maintaining vacant property

In Economic Vise, Pontiac Struggles

How the Crash Will Reshape America

Major rail expansion on track with stimulus plan

Jackson asks for westward extension of Detroit-Ann Arbor line

Rust Belt to Artist Belt in Ypsilanti

Mapping downtown Grand Rapid's progress

Hart to consider Michigan Main Street to help revitalize business areas

Get funding on board for Detroit-to-Chicago high-speed rail project

The role of neglected cities in a sustainable future

Northville Township wants to purchase former hospital property from REIS

ARCHAEOLOGY, ARCHITECTURE, ARTS & CULTURE, AND ASSORTED ANECDOTES

Saving Federal Arts Funds: Selling Culture as an Economic Force

France claims historic Great Lakes wreck

Why buying that cheap house in an exurb is a bad idea

Mayor says arts, culture crucial, City Council votes to support new Saline Culture and Arts Committee
Obama brings attention to urban affairs with new director

Tour Detroit's ugly-beautiful manufacturing landmarks

Kalamazoo basks in the warmth of its history, even on a cold day

Why university museums matter

GREEN NEWS

Offshore Wind Energy Hot Topic For Lansing-Area Leaders

CALLS-FOR-PAPERS, CONFERENCES, LECTURES, ETC

CFP: Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy 2009 Annual Conference

PLACES NOT CALLED MICHIGAN

Old buildings given new life - Toronto

Mies van der Rohe award

Suburban commercial jungle home to white elephants - Chicago

Activists hope state earmarks courthouse for restoration - Ohio

World's Fastest Superliner Awaits Rebirth-or the Scrap Yard - Philadelphia

City and Developer Spar Over Coney Island Visions

Britain's gardens: A private passion and a public disgrace

What's the future of 'The Infrastructural City' of L.A.

Belgium opens Antarctic science post

Boxy to bold: A concert hall busts out - New York, NY

Geronimo's heirs sue secret Yale society over his skull

Monday, January 12, 2009

The List - Week of January 4, 2008

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

New tax credit legislation creates opportunities for preservation, construction

Michigan State's College Field to receive state historical marker – East Lansing

Homes in lush, historic Fort Shelby – Detroit

Coca-Cola bottling company leaving Flint ends company's long history in the Vehicle City, says columnist Gary Flinn

The John C. Lewis House: Early “Show Place” of Whitehall

Sage library workers, patrons celebrate its history during 125th anniversary

House For Sale, Jamestown Michigan

'Historic' low: Thieves steal from Trombley museum – Bay City

Historian: Parshallburg bridge could carry Chesaning traffic once repairs are done

Historic Building Demolished – Lansing

Fire damages house among 1st wired for electricity – Dearborn

East Corridor to get Clean Up – Saginaw

Association Spending $100,000 to Restore Historic Charlotte Building

New Daily Bagel Façade Improvement Adds to Downtown Charm – Lansing

Adrian’s municipal complex project moves forward

Mill Creek team honored for revitalizing park – Mackinaw City

Council approves renovations to Smith Park – Addison

Fort Shelby Hotel Now Leasing Apartments – Detroit

Boarded-up Kendall Building in downtown Grand Rapids could become apartments, retail space

Construction on Midtown's Beethoven Apartments moving along – Detroit

Dexter to discuss five potential sites for new village hall

Historic downtown building to get makeover – Grand Rapids

Big plans in Bridgeport to revitalize downtown

Grand Rapids neighbors give warm welcome to Houseman Field renovation plans

New life eyed for 3 downtown Grand Rapids buildings

COOL CITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MAIN STREET, AND PLANNING

Local officials hope Tinseltown dollars will add sparkle to Flint area economy

Essay: Is mass transit in Metro Detroit for real this time?

ALLEN PARK: Talks could lead to $100M movie studio

Looking forward to B.O.B. expansion, other downtown Grand Rapids projects

Officials hopeful new Oakland University research park will spur economic growth, create jobs

Significant construction planned in Great Lakes Bay region

Dexter moves forward with plans for Mill Creek Park

Is 'anything' better than nothing?

Flint residents want more demolitions of dilapidated houses in south side neighborhood

ARCHAEOLOGY, ARCHITECTURE, ARTS & CULTURE, AND ASSORTED ANECDOTES

State wants to drop shipwreck case

Potter Park Zoo history – Lansing

Groesbeck Neighbors Working to Create New Community Garden – Lansing

GM Foundation yanks funding to art and cultural groups

Archive for the ‘film architecture’ Category

Museums Look Inward for Their Own Bailouts

GREEN NEWS

Cities Use Creative, Targeted Lending to Speed Energy Projects

Newest wind farm spinning in the Thumb – Ubly

Solar Meets Polar as Winter Curbs Clean Energy

INTERESTING BOOKS AND WEBSITES

Arts & Architecture, 1945-54: The Complete Reprint
David Travers (Author), Nina Weiner (Editor)
6056 pages, ISBN-13: 978-3822826782, $700.00

Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities

PLACES NOT CALLED MICHIGAN

Culture-rich city adjusts as funds for arts get scarce – Gainesville, FL

11 Places to See Before They Disappear

South Dakota city's downtown area builds on its rich past – Sioux Falls

Pain on Main Street: Timing proves bad for Phoenix

Architects create American-style suburbs overseas

Island Retreats for Everyone

Franco heirs ordered to open his summer retreat to public – Sada, Spain

Rebuilding a Palace May Become a Grand Blunder – Berlin, Germany

Ancient ship found buried near Argentine river – Buenos Aires, Argentina

One-fifth of Ming Dynasty Great Wall in Inner Mongolia gone

A Puzzle on the House – Lvov, Ukraine

Planning for Chicago's future requires Burnham-style vision--and a big pair of green-tinted glasses

Scrap heap on menu for diner? – New York, NY

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

The List - Week of December 21, 2008

So, as might be expected, this is a pretty slow news week. There are, however, a couple things I'd like to point out. Before we get to that I'd like to share some other things with you... Many of us know how sweet Google Earth is (as is street view in Maps). Whether you've used GE or not, check out this before and after of New York City after a recent update.

Next, readers of The List might be aware of my fascination with the intersection of stupidity and crime. I'm amazed at how ill thought out so many plans are. The one that intrigued me the most this week is this one. It seems a couple were living in a rented, fully-furnished house, and when they went to move, they sold the furnishings in a garage sale. Now, if that's not bad enough, the woman was arrested during a traffic stop, and her deft husband soon joined her when he was arrested when he came to bail her out.

Alright, one more... I can't not pass this along. Now, I love a good burger... I love the smell of the grill... it's one of things I like about summer. HOWEVER, I think I have to draw the line at eating a burger and not smelling like one. What am I talking about.. well... it seems the good folks over at the BK felt the need to capture the "the sent of seduction, with a hint of flame-broiled meat." No, I'm not joking. You can get your Flame body spray for $3.99 here.

Aye yi yi...

Anyway, back to what I wanted to point out in this week's list... in the HP section, there is a story in Crain's that discusses new bills aimed at enhancing the potential of historic preservation efforts throughout Michigan. This is huge! We'll have more to say on this next month. Also in the HP section, the story about historical markers in Idlewild is sort of incorrect... well, just the headline. The markers will be placed in Idlewild, there not up yet. Tune in over the coming months to find out when they'll be dedicated.

Well, that's it. Next week's list will be short as well. I'll be cutting it off on the 31st and beginning the new year mid-week. Why? Because I'd like to a year-in-review, and it'll be easier to do it without having to figure out which emails are from December and which are from January.

Have a safe and happy new year,
Todd