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Successful strategies for engaging the Latino and Hispanic population
Published on September 10, 2012
Explore lessons learned from 10 years of Oregon State University Extension’s 4-H Latino Outreach Project. -
Leadership development programs enhance local leadership in small towns
Published on September 10, 2012
Many leaders are needed to accomplish tasks, especially in rural locations. Learn how community members benefit from leadership programs. -
River Rouge and Trenton take steps to create sustainable coastal communities
Published on September 6, 2012
Walkability and bikeability assessments are helping coastal communities find ways to connect residents and visitors to community assets, neighborhoods and downtown businesses. -
Indian Health Care Improvement Act improves quality of life
Published on September 5, 2012
Signed back into law in 2010, this law sets up many provisions that are beneficial to indigenous populations across the country. -
A glimpse of the quick pace of planning- and zoning-enabling legislation
Published on September 3, 2012
The state of Michigan moved to unify zoning and planning enabling laws in 2006 and 2008. Before then, the state had three different laws governing planning and three different laws for zoning. -
What is a “complete street” and why is it important?
Published on September 3, 2012
Developing complete streets provide for a variety of users to coexist in an efficient and safe manner in the public right-of-way. -
Visionary leadership and shared regional assets are critical for small town success
Published on September 3, 2012
Small, rural towns that are distanced from large population centers will experience more sustainable economies through creative and effective strategies for regional collaboration and cooperation. -
Fresh produce donation guidelines for gardeners
Published on September 2, 2012
Community and school gardens, orchards, farms, and home gardens can be great sources of fresh local produce for food pantries when produce is given properly. -
FEMA designates September as National Preparedness Month
Published on August 30, 2012
This September celebrates the ninth year that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has coordinated a national campaign to encourage people across the country to take steps to prepare themselves for an emergency. -
Cultural privileges and volunteers: What’s important?
Published on August 30, 2012
Volunteers should be aware of their own privileges and think through how those experiences might impact their relationship with those they work with in their volunteer roles.