Michael Seman
Michael Seman is a doctoral candidate in urban planning and public policy at the University of Texas at Arlington, and a research associate at the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research.
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Flint Local 432 and the Remarkable Power of a Great Music Venue
Flint, Michigan's premiere DIY mecca has closed and reopened more than once. There's a lesson in its history.
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The Big Fix
When a Music Scene Leads to a Boom
As Denton, Texas's music festival grows in popularity, so does interest in the town itself.
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How Birmingham Became an Indie Rock Destination
The story of the Bottletree and how a single great music venue can make a huge difference to a city.
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How Art, Culture, and Community Drove Transit Oriented Development in Santa Fe
Little about The Railyard resembles how TOD takes place in most cities
