Swiss researcher studies ‘abandonment tourism’ in Detroit

Swiss researcher studies ‘abandonment tourism’ in Detroit
Great Lakes Echo

By Camila Bello Castro

A recent case study of a former “abandonment tourism” business in Detroit found a disconnect between the lived experience of many city residents and the lives of the tour participants who were generally white, younger and more international than most Detroiters and generally first-time visitors to the

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Vacant lots boost diversity among Detroit’s birds, study finds

Vacant lots boost diversity among Detroit’s birds, study finds
Great Lakes Echo

By Eric Freedman

Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study is based on sound recordings collected at 110 sites in 11 Detroit neighborhoods. The study recommends that vacant land

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Horticultural society highlights sustainable living at Ripley meeting

Horticultural society highlights sustainable living at Ripley meeting
The Lucknow Sentinel
The first meeting of the fall season of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) took place at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, Sept. 17. The group welcomed Amanda Saxton and Kim Armitage of Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN), a group dedicated to promoting sustainable living practices and finding solutions that
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The automaker announced the awarding of major construction contracts that will see 500,000 sq. ft. (46,500 sq.m.)  of steel to frame the factory, and seven million gallons (32,500 cubic metres) of con

The automaker announced the awarding of major construction contracts that will see 500,000 sq. ft. (46,500 sq.m.)  of steel to frame the factory, and seven million gallons (32,500 cubic metres) of con
The London Free Press
Concrete work will be carried out by Magil Construction Canada “within weeks".
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McBean: What Canada can learn from the Texas flash flood

The London Free Press
The flash flood in Texas that killed more than 130 people should be a wake-up call for Canada, a climate expert says
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Woodruff: Why non-traditional sports like pickleball are booming

The London Free Press
Canadians are seeking alternative ways to stay physically active, connect socially and improve their mental and physical well-being
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Navigating the massive complex that is London Health Sciences Centre can be overwhelming for patients, visitors, volunteers and even staff but the hospital has just launched an online map accessible o

The London Free Press
It's 325,000 square metres of a health care maze. Now, there's a map to help figure it out.
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Plan to put housing on city parking lots gathers steam

The London Free Press
City staff are recommending the city pursue housing development on a parking lot in Old East Village and two lots at Ridout and Horton
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