candgnews.com OCTOBER 30, 2024 Vol. 22, No. 24
PARKS MILLAGE Vote Nov. 5
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Great Parks and Connected Communities A Greener, More Resilient Future
The Chester Street garage in Birmingham is currently undergoing structural repairs. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Thanks to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Cranbrook Institute of Science now has sea lampreys. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
BIRMINGHAM PLANS PARKING GARAGE MAKEOVER mgenson@candgnews.com
BIRMINGHAM — Parking garages are not usually known for being aesthetically pleasing. Though the structural design of a parking garage is complex, there is often little to no interior design added to brighten up the gray concrete.
BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com
However, the city of Birmingham is planning on making all five of its parking structures more welcoming to visitors by beautifying the space with new paint and lighting. “We are making an investment in these parking garages to improve them, and I think it is wise investment to make sure that they are not only structurally, but they
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Sea lampreys are the newest residents at the Cranbrook Institute of Science. The Great Lakes Fishery Commission provided the sea lampreys along with an enclosure and tank fittings for the exhibit. To welcome the exhibit, Cranbrook will host an activities 11 a.m.-2 p.m Nov. 2 and a documentary, “The Fish Thief,” at 2:30 p.m. The event is free with the purchase of general museum admission.
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Cranbrook interactive experiences spreads awareness on sea lamprey