April 16, 2009

How do you create green space in one of the most industrial states in
the U.S.? Tom Woiwode knows. As director of the , he's raised more than $125 million to build and maintain trails, orchards and beautiful greenery throughout Southeastern Michigan. He'll tell us how greening a city can help build community and civic engagement.
And Mary Sue Barrett of the Metropolitan Planning Organization tells us where she'd like to see the stimulus money go, and how spending regionally and not just state-by-state can pay bigger dividends.
Themes: Sustainability Economic Development

Charter Schools and Eating Locally
This week on Smart City: Both Barack Obama and John McCain embrace…
Education

Tall Buildings and Public Spaces
This week on Smart City: Public space is important in both cities…
Architecture and Design

True Urbanism, The City Desk, and Spacing
This week on Smart City we talk to two people who want you to…
Arts and Culture
