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Seasonality and school gardens
Published on January 10, 2013
Many nutritious food crops are grown best in the spring or fall while school is in session. -
Infill housing in Michigan can meet a “back to the city” demand
Published on January 9, 2013
Michigan communities are uniquely positioned to supply needed infill housing as demand shifts to more housing types that compliment walkable neighborhoods. -
Building community relationships: Part 1 – Definitions
Published on January 9, 2013
Explore definitions, discover where organizations and individuals may be in your community, and determine appropriate communication methods and boundaries as you build community relationships. -
Techniques of successful facilitators: Minor, yet major, things to remember
Published on January 9, 2013
Managing meeting mechanics will help achieve intended outcomes. Explore techniques and suggestions that lead to effective facilitation. -
Sustainable tourism engages destinations and people in green travel
Published on January 8, 2013
By implementing simple waste reduction and energy-saving strategies, tourism industry businesses can contribute to sustainability. -
Humans can learn about leadership from animals
Published on January 4, 2013
Leadership attributes can be gleaned from all around us if we pay attention. -
What’s a Master Gardener and why you might want to be one
Published on January 4, 2013
Master Gardeners volunteer to make a difference in their communities through garden education. -
Food tourism: A strategy to attract tourism dollars to Michigan communities
Published on January 3, 2013
Attracting visitors to your community can be accomplished by featuring a unique and special asset – an extraordinary experience with food. -
Urban triage: Lessons learned from medicine
Published on January 3, 2013
Tight resources need to be targeted for return on investment. Applying techniques from other fields builds place quicker. -
The charrette is the ticket for those problematic development sites
Published on January 3, 2013
For tricky, undeveloped sites, the charrette can likely produce the best results with broad community support, a feasible project plan and a shortened timeline to project implementation.