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Hospital farmers markets connect communities
Published on February 2, 2013
Hospitals are answering the local food call by providing fresh produce to employees and community members through farmers markets. -
Community food systems can help reduce waste
Published on February 2, 2013
By closing the agricultural loop, a local or community food system can help reduce waste associated with food consumption. -
Restaurant week celebrations a boon for Michigan eateries
Published on February 2, 2013
Diners in cities across Michigan flock to restaurant week celebrations, which could provide a big boost to the ailing restaurant industry that is still hurting from the economic downturn. -
Euclidian zoning codes can be adapted to improve development opportunities
Published on January 24, 2013
Traditional zoning codes separate land uses into a variety of use categories. However, such codes can be modified to encourage and attract more creative development patterns. -
Economic development challenges facing older Michigan suburban communities
Published on January 23, 2013
Older suburban communities have experienced many of the economic challenges of their adjacent central cities in some instances the difference as been one of scale. -
Food policy councils: Who’s represented in their membership?
Published on January 23, 2013
Food policy councils are often comprised of a network of people representing the many sectors of the community food system. -
Increase home safety by ensuring access and identification to ownership
Published on January 23, 2013
In emergency situations, first responders need to easily identify location and access points to be able to provide service efficiently. Weather-related conditions particularly snow conditions can make identification difficult. -
What’s all this talk about joint planning?
Published on January 21, 2013
Joint planning allows multiple municipalities in Michigan to collectively, more effectively and more efficiently plan for their community’s future. -
Exploring cultural connections and community resiliency in Michigan and New Mexico
Published on January 21, 2013
A project study exchange to Northern New Mexico will helps its participants learn, develop and implement a project; consider being a part of one such project. -
Indigenous Law and Policy Center of MSU: Educating non-Natives
Published on January 21, 2013
Michigan State University houses the Indigenous Law and Policy Center, learn more about the center and what it offers to Michigan citizens and others across the nation.