Concerns are mounting that a hoped for light rail line along Woodward Avenue in Detroit is in Trouble, but U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, visiting Dearborn on Monday, said the federal government is all in on the project.More
Through a smoldering brush fire, past wind-shearing road trains, across the Australian continent, the University of Michigan’s Quantum was the first American car to finish the World Solar Challenge Thursday. The Solar Car team placed third overall in the international competition.More
The Greenbuild 2011 Conference in Toronto featured plenaries, summits, strategy sessions, tours and dozens of educational sessions. Conference attendees had a plethora of educational sessions to attend.More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans today to help an estimated 125 local, state, and tribal governments create more housing choices, make transportation more efficient and reliable and support vibrant and healthy neighborhoods that attract businesses. The move comes in response to the high demand for tools to foster environmentally and economically sustainable development coming from various communities around the nation.More
NextEnergy today announced a succession on its Board of Directors: Previous Vice Chairman Robert Buckler succeeds Christopher Rizik as Chairman, and Maria Thompson succeeds Buckler as Vice Chairman.More
West Michigan Environmental Action Council and the Holland Community Energy Advisory Group have launched an educational effort in support of the Holland Community Energy Plan.More
Parking lots and garages are the second and third most frequent place for nonviolent crimes and violent crimes in the United States. Security professionals agree that parking garage design influences the level of crime. The easiest way to deter criminal activity in already existing structures is by installing light, white lights coupled with occupancy sensor controls.More
At the first annual Commercial Board of Realtors’ (CBOR) Back to Business Lunch at the Dearborn Inn on October 17th co-sponsored by CBOR and Ford Land, Governor Rick Snyder delivered a keynote speech to the 500+ real estate professionals in the audience.More
The Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter (FFDAS) announces the 11thanniversary of their annual Black Tie & Tails fundraiser dinner and auction event on Friday, October 21st, at the historic Dearborn Inn. Going green this year, the event highlights the ultimate recycling gift of finding homes for adoptable animals.More
Save the date: October 27 is GLITR’s last Thursdays Unwired Coffee Series.More
