May 26, 2021
May column on racism
I always enjoy David Hohendorf’s columns and the editorial on racism was good. My sister lives in Alabama. When a Black man put his boat...
May 26, 2021
The missing Black statistics
I like David Hohendorf’s columns. What I find missing in his statements and in the news media is any reference to data with respect to...
May 26, 2021
Candid, personal editorial
Kudos to David Hohendorf for a candid, honest and personal editorial in the May issue. Keep it up. Steven A. Siman Bloomfield Hills
May 26, 2021
Birmingham’s master plan
Lisa Brody’s analysis of “Urban Planning Trends and Birmingham’s New Master Plan” explains Birmingham’s traditionally restricted housing....
May 26, 2021
Urban planning longform
Thank you for the May issue of Downtown. It is certainly up to the high standards you have set in the past. I especially want to thank...
May 26, 2021
Common sense changes
Methane pollution from the oil and gas sector is a leading cause of climate change. It has more than 80 times the warming power of carbon...
Apr 28, 2021
A parent’s perspective
Lisa Brody’s in-depth article on teen suicide (April/Downtown) could not be more timely. The teen mental health crisis pre-pandemic was...
Apr 28, 2021
Relatable article
Wow was my first reaction to Lisa Brody’s article (Suicide/April/Downtown). Not only is it relatable and comprehensive, but Brody’s...
Apr 28, 2021
Well researched, balanced
I so appreciate that Lisa Brody’s articles are well researched and balanced (Psychedelics/February/Downtown). So many journalists don’t...
Dec 3, 2020
Great racism article
Thank you so much for the great article (Racism/November Downtown). I hope it serves to not only spur on important conversations, but...
