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Design charrette helps Alpena move ahead with plaza project
Published on December 31, 2012
Design Charrettes are an excellent tool for engaging stakeholders to address development challenges. Alpena is an example of a Michigan city using this process to design a new downtown plaza. -
Electronic meetings: What kinds of boards can use them?
Published on December 31, 2012
Electronic meetings can be a practical alternative to meeting face-to-face if the rules governing an organization allow them. -
Joining a community supported agriculture (CSA) farm has benefits
Published on December 31, 2012
A weekly CSA food box can save time and provide one of the healthiest food service options, helping to meet your family’s seasonal vegetable needs in a sustainable and organic way. -
New $15 million fund will assist first-time homebuyers
Published on December 31, 2012
Planning on buying a home soon? New homeowner assistance funds were just announced. -
Government planning coordination begins with review of master plans and zoning ordinances
Published on December 31, 2012
Government planning commissions have the job of reviewing proposed neighboring municipal master plans, county planning commissions review township zoning ordinances. -
The pasty has a long-standing tradition of nourishing people and community
Published on December 28, 2012
The pasty, a traditional meat and vegetable pie, has sustained miners, families, tourist businesses and community life in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula since the 1860s. -
Create change with a smile
Published on December 28, 2012
A smile can affect mood, behavior and outcome -
Not another meeting!
Published on December 27, 2012
Make your next meeting more productive and less time consuming. -
People’s Garden resources can help support local community and school garden projects
Published on December 27, 2012
It’s not too early to start planning a People's Garden -
Look no further than Michigan food for those last-minute gifts
Published on December 21, 2012
Many opportunities exist for giving special gifts from Michigan purchases on-line and in local stores.