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Planners must treat similar businesses the same way
Published on February 25, 2020
If planners are required to treat similar businesses in the same way, how can they respond to criticism for approving “too many of the same kind of business”? -
Youth thrive when adults support and nurture their “sparks”
Published on February 24, 2020
Intentional efforts by adults to help youth identify and nurture their interests, or “sparks,” can help youth be successful in life. -
Youth thrive when adults support and encourage “youth voice”
Published on February 24, 2020
Adults can help youth thrive by encouraging youth voice and establishing a positive relationship with them. -
Benefits of Community Supported Agriculture
Published on February 20, 2020
CSAs offer an opportunity to get high quality food and help strengthen the local food system. -
Statewide tourism assessment program identifies action items and barriers for small town Michigan communities interested in bettering themselves.
Published on February 5, 2020
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Assessment program provides small town communities different strategies to better themselves via with capturing first-time visitor perspectives first and sharing them second. -
Tourism assessment program generates statewide impacts for Michiganders
Published on January 28, 2020
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Assessment program provides small town communities strategies to better themselves via capturing first-time visitor perspectives. -
Zoning in on millennials
Published on January 10, 2020
Changing community codes to attract talented youth is one economic development strategy. -
PARK(ing) day: A Placemaking Tool
Published on January 10, 2020
Create a temporary public park in your community on parking day. -
Sixth annual Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference
Published on January 8, 2020
This annual event will be held at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, on March 5-7, 2020. -
Direct development with Corridor Improvement Authorities
Published on December 19, 2019
Develop outside the traditional downtown