PDD Case: SWA2022-00430 

APPLICANT: Metro Detroit Signs on behalf of Michigan State University 

LOCATION: 660 Woodward Avenue 

Summary of the proposed signage: Erect a 3’ x 25.5’ (76 sq. ft.) 58’ high, internally illuminated wall sign on the northern facade. 

Summary of the waiver request and the extent to the sign does not meet the regulation: A waiver is requested from Sec. 4-4-45(d) to permit a wall sign to be erected higher than 40’. 

Who’s Playing

Oakland Golden Grizzlies @ Detroit Titans

Current Records: Oakland 4-3, Detroit 0-6

How To Watch

• When: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Calihan Hall — Detroit, Michigan
• Follow: CBS Sports App
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What to Know

Detroit is 2-8 against Oakland since February of 2019 but they’ll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. Both teams will face off in a Horizon League battle at 7:00 p.m. ET at Calihan Hall. Detroit is staggering into the contest hobbled by six consecutive losses, while Oakland will skip in buoyed by three consecutive wins.

Last Saturday, the Titans came up short against the Cougars and fell 81-67.

Meanwhile, the Golden Grizzlies had just enough and edged the Musketeers out 78-76 on Monday. 78 seems to be a good number for Oakland as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of points in their previous game.

Oakland can attribute much of their success to Trey Townsend, who scored 28 points along with 7 assists and 6 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Chris Conway, who scored 15 points along with 6 rebounds.

The Titans’ defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 0-6. That poor showing could be blamed on the team’s lackluster offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 61.8 points per game. As for the Golden Grizzlies, they have been performing well recently as they’ve won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 4-3 record this season.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Detroit have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 29 rebounds per game. However, it’s not like Oakland struggles in that department as they’ve been even better at 34.1 per game. Given these competing strengths, it’ll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check CBS Sports after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other NCAA Basketball content.

Detroit took their win against Oakland in their previous meeting back in February by a conclusive 96-74. Does Detroit have another victory up their sleeve, or will Oakland turn the tables on them? We’ll have the answer soon enough.

Series History

Oakland has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Detroit.

• Feb 17, 2023 – Detroit 96 vs. Oakland 74
• Jan 23, 2023 – Oakland 76 vs. Detroit 67
• Feb 13, 2022 – Oakland 75 vs. Detroit 59
• Jan 23, 2021 – Detroit 82 vs. Oakland 72
• Jan 22, 2021 – Oakland 86 vs. Detroit 81
• Dec 27, 2020 – Oakland 83 vs. Detroit 80
• Dec 26, 2020 – Oakland 77 vs. Detroit 75
• Jan 31, 2020 – Oakland 77 vs. Detroit 64
• Dec 28, 2019 – Oakland 78 vs. Detroit 69
• Feb 23, 2019 – Oakland 95 vs. Detroit 75

(CBS DETROIT) – If you’ve driven along Woodward Avenue between Eight Mile Road and Interstate 696, you may have noticed the construction and the nearly finished bike lanes, which bikers are calling a much safer alternative to bike travel on a busy stretch of road.

“I think it will encourage people who live within five miles of their work to consider cycling to work. During at least the best weather month,” says Pam Murray, an avid bicyclist in the area.

According to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts.org, there have been 75 bike and pedestrian crashes in the city of Ferndale, an average of 15 per year, with many happening along Woodward.

Murray, who is from Detroit, also lived in Pleasant Ridge, where some of the construction is being done. She says cycling isn’t a hobby, it’s become a lifestyle for her that she’s spent most of her life doing.

While optimistic about the new lanes, she wants to make sure they are well-equipped for everyone on the road. She’s hoping for proper signage for both bikers’ and drivers’ safety.

In a statement, the Michigan Department of Transportation outlined what is left to be done to aid all on the road, and a timeline for remaining construction:

“The Michigan Department of Transportation expects the M-1 (Woodward Avenue) project between M-102 (8 Mile Road) and I-696 to wrap up by mid-December and return in the spring for some minor punch-list items. MDOT has invested in the city of Ferndale with the resurfacing of M-1 (Woodward Avenue) and the improvements to the sidewalks, drainage, and signals, plus the installation of the bike lanes which will allow for safer cycling through the community.”

“As we try to make more cities, especially smaller older cities of the inner ring suburbs of south Oakland County like Ferndale, Royal Oak, and Pleasant Ridge, trying to make it more walkable. Maybe you can’t ride your bike to work because you work too far away, but maybe you can do your grocery shopping or run errands, or get to your yoga class,” Murray added.