Urban Planning
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IN THE NEWS: Which Blare Project: Noisy New York Ponders Switch to Gentler Sirens
Rick Neitzel Quoted in the Guardian
New Yorkers are accustomed to hearing the rapid, pulsating “wail” and “yelp” sirens that echo around town. But for those who live near fire stations, police stations and hospitals, the sirens can seem like torture. Now a fresh campaign is under way to introduce softer, two-tone, European-style sirens. Read more
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Michigan Faculty Tackle Poverty in Detroit and Beyond
Poverty Solutions and Detroit URC grant-funded projects are helping to address housing stability, homelessness, energy poverty and more in Detroit, across Michigan, and throughout the country. Read more
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School of Public Health Takes First Place in Statewide Energy Competition
The University of Michigan is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by 25 percent by 2025. The School of Public Health reduced energy consumption by over 34 percent in 2017, leading to an invitation to the Michigan Battle of the Buildings. Read more
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Community Greening Efforts Help Reduce Violent Crime
New Research from Justin Heinze
Efforts to beautify vacant lots in the city of Flint have made neighborhoods more appealing but have also reduced assaults and violent crime by 40 percent, according to a new study led by Justin Heinze, assistant professor of Health Behavior and Health Education. Read more
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Kids and Guns: Geography, Race, and Policy
In May, Zimmerman and Carter presented “Kids and Guns: Prevention Strategies,” a community conversation in Dexter, Michigan, to help local residents understand the risks associated with youth exposure to firearms and strategies for mitigating those risks. Read more
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Kids and Guns: Access to Firearms
In May, Zimmerman and Carter presented “Kids and Guns: Prevention Strategies,” a community conversation in Dexter, Michigan, to help local residents understand the risks associated with youth exposure to firearms and strategies for mitigating those risks. Read more
