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I don't think I've ever heard or read much bad info on buffalo. The worst reputation I could imagine is it being called "just another American city."

This has to be one of stern's best works. OSU wins Ill admit. The 2 RAM Stern buildings on my beloved U of M campus leave some to be desired.

So I'm about to tarnish chicago's prestigious oak street shopping district tomorrow with my old beat up pickup full of stuff for my apartment. Doing it Detroit scrapper style. I've actually been warned 5 times to use the back alley, not the front.

I can't wait to see it. My darn phone browser wont load flash.

I see the restaurant I eat at alot. Great pics!

Converting 1,500 streetlights to LED will save $100,000/year on average in electrical costs. That's continuously leaving the lights on. Also LED's don't generate as much (if none at all) light pollution. They are also more practical to power by solar sources if a municipality decides to implement that technology. Most inner cities shouldn't jump on the plan to shut off lights since copper theft is a major problem. It just makes it easier to rip out the wires. Plus you can expect a spike in crime.

Really nice houses.

Amazing. I love how Cincinnati's geography creates some interesting viewpoints above all that nice architecture.

It's private so even driving or walking through there is actually a privilege not a right. Even if you were to take photos driving by, he won't fuss over it. The warning is geared towards those who enter his property, photograph his work, and intend to make profit off it. Even so, if anyone wants to take photos, just be respectful and ask, otherwise what is the point in even coming in the first place. The city made attempts to demolish because they thought it violated ordinance. Turns out it didn't which is why it continues to stand today. Chris said this was a Meijer Department store last time.

Alright alright. It's just a joke. Seriously I grew up in Saginaw and lived in Ann Arbor for 6 years and even I laughed. Nice touch ink with the Chicago move at the end. I almost missed that. Granted seeing my hometown fall into its depressed state (well the East side that is) is saddening, but there's a time to lighten up about it like FUN TIMES IN CLEVELAND TOODAY!! This thread reminded me earlier that I have a disastrous thread coming highlighting epic infill failures in Chicago.

Well it helps me get to places I want since I have no space to park a car. Though I wish I could have my car and the train. Great shots! i can agree that some of the stations could use some facelifts.

A block away, expect to hear some good news soon about a couple abandoned/90% vacant buildings around Capitol Park. This will be the next area of focus for redevelopment.

I still did all the welcome week stuff for freshman even as a senior. How could I pass up all the free food. The move-in was pretty easy for me. You'd pull up and 5 students would have all your stuff moved up in 2 trips. If you needed help with assembly, they'd provide it. If you decided you wanted a loft for your room, they'd build it. It was nice because it gave time with the fam to wander around campus instead of worrying about getting everything set up throughout the day.

Frankenmuth and Mackinaw Island are nice.

Very cool!

These are excellent photos, the quality is incredible. Ah, takes me back 6 years.

I've always been curious about this place driving by on the freeway.

Thanks, I hope the best for Saginaw. I really want it to succeed, and I'll have to keep an eye on the news. The metro area is doing well and attracting jobs with alternative energy research and manufacturing. Just wish it left a greater impact on the East side. As far as Chicago, there's no turning back now. I just signed a lease for a place right off the Magnificent Mile on Oak Street. There's a lot of stores on my block I'll probably never shop at lol. I just like that I can walk to work nearby.

Well, there's beaches 10 miles away in the Saginaw Bay, but they are all fenced off since the water contains Dioxin and sewage overflow.

I cannot believe you found Crapo Street. That area Holland near Genesee is actually pretty dangerous. The Sunnyside Gang used to really run things over in that area, the FBI had a huge sting operation in that hood a few years ago. They were known for just shooting up a bunch of random people walking down the street. With that said, I thought the thread was rather positive with all the blue skies and stuff. BTW, the owners of that church in AA paid people to strip it down. It was supposed to be demolished over a year ago but the onset of the recession killed this project that is to replace it.

I see you hit up the old dock warehouse. I've been really wanting to check out the roof of that place for sometime. I hate to just park anywhere nearby since I would be ridiculously visible. #14. Building on the left, wide open. I'm going to have to make a special trip for this one. Some really nice photos you got here, hopefully you continue to come back and get some more!

Thoughts? I think it's great, and could work wonders in problem neighborhoods. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125046098403135197.html#video%3D09312AF9-C245-430A-919C-973D94CA169C%26articleTabs%3Dvideo

Just a few more days till I move to Chicago, I managed to squeeze in some last minute photo threads (see Flint thread also). Here's a quick one of Saginaw, and I'll do a Bay City one maybe. And now we drive about a mile and a half north to East Saginaw The End

!! I decided to clean off my university server space since after graduation, they drop it from unlimited to 10 Gb. Looks like I was a bit too aggressive and accidentally deleted my avatar. Guess it's time for a new one.

That's because Detroit doesn't have a land bank yet, lol!. They just passed legislation months ago to create one