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Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
A Michigan Moment?
Bruce Katz of the Brookings Institution says it could be. He joined the Business Leaders for Michigan in proposing an Urban and Metropolitan Strategy to focus and accelerate reconstruction of the Great Lakes State.
"Michigan is poised to lead [America's] shift back to an innovative and productive," Katz said. "This could be a Michigan moment if you seize it."
"Michigan is poised to lead [America's] shift back to an innovative and productive," Katz said. "This could be a Michigan moment if you seize it."
Mitt Romney is in Michigan...
... and apparently driving himself around the D. He also penned a folksy op-ed for the Detroit News pledging "the dream of the Motor City" can finally be realized "with a Detroiter in the White House." New polling suggests Michiganders remain skeptical.
A message from Dirty Harry
In last night's Super Bowl spot featuring Clint Eastwood, Chrysler continued to lead the pack in the race to frame the master narrative for the revitalization of the auto industry, Michigan and ultimately America. The car maker got in the driver's seat last year in a similarly compelling spot with Eminem.
After the Factory
Philip Lauri's new documentary premiers this Thursday at the Detroit Film Theatre. Here's the trailer...
After the Factory Film Trailer from DETROIT LIVES! on Vimeo.
After the Factory Film Trailer from DETROIT LIVES! on Vimeo.
How younger people in Toronto see transit
Good commentary from next gen Toronto thought leadership on the state and future of the city's transit-building movement. Derek Flack at BlogTO offers a little more reflection.
Hat tip to My City Lives for producing the vid.
Hat tip to My City Lives for producing the vid.
Tark Talks new Vikings stadium
Nevermind for a moment the decision about in-city or suburban stadium. (Too bad the Vikings so overtly wanna sprawl.) Let's think on facility design. According to one former Minnesota Vikings QB, an open-air stadium embodies "the culture of Minnesota."
The public opinion poll reveals Twin Citians support outdoor football too.
Detroit, never too early/late to retrofit domed Ford Field.
The public opinion poll reveals Twin Citians support outdoor football too.
Detroit, never too early/late to retrofit domed Ford Field.
25 year transition to knowledge-based economy?
That's about how long it took Pittsburgh, according to Michigan Future, Inc President Lou Glazer. He doesn't know if Detroit, Grand Rapids and Michigan can do it any faster.
Kasich's Energy Sermon
Ohio Governor John Kasich preaches at his energy summit, and Ken Paulman of Midwest Energy News provides the comedic commentary.
Michigan's refreshing Rick Snyder
Excerpts of the Governor's discussion with the Detroit Free Press about his budget proposal and philosophy.
13,000 angry union fans...
... piled into the Wisconsin Capitol building to holler about Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget, which would reduce public worker pay and bargaining power. Wisconsin is some $3.6 billion in the hole for the 2011-13 budget.
Tough times Toronto
Ironically, Mio Pupazzo's rant against biking appears on Toronto's MetroActive network. It all reminds me of these hilariously ridiculous clips of the city's now Mayor Rob Ford.
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