Saturday, January 26, 2013

Public transit makes Grand Rapids more attractive

616 Lofts fosters community in downtown Grand Rapids | The Rapidian: "With the popularity of the 616 Lofts above Flanagan’s, Coppess and company helped to bring the idea of placemaking and residential community to downtown Grand Rapids.

“Placemaking goes back to our core mission,” says Coppess. “For us, it’s all about people. It’s all about community.”"

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Friday, January 25, 2013

Climate Change Affecting Great Lakes Farming And Health | Moms Clean Air Force

Climate Change Affecting Great Lakes Farming And Health | Moms Clean Air Force: "The warming of the Midwest over the past few decades is already affecting public health, the Great Lakes, and farming, and fossil fuels are the main culprit, according to the new draft of the National Climate Assessment Report."

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