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The eight forms of community wealth, Part 2: Financial capital
Published on December 11, 2014
There are eight forms of community wealth that, when working together, enhance economic development in rural communities. This article focuses on one of those forms: financial capital. -
The eight forms of community wealth, Part 8: Cultural capital
Published on December 11, 2014
There are eight forms of community wealth that, when working together, enhance economic development in rural communities. This article focuses on one of those forms: cultural capital. -
The eight forms of community wealth, Part 5: Natural capital
Published on December 11, 2014
There are eight forms of community wealth that, when working together, enhance economic development in rural communities. This article focuses on one of those forms: natural capital. -
The eight forms of community wealth, Part 3: Individual capital
Published on December 11, 2014
There are eight forms of community wealth that, when working together, enhance economic development in rural communities. This article focuses on one of those forms: individual capital. -
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s a “flash” retail operation
Published on December 9, 2014
Empty store fronts detract from the vibrancy of any community. Creative solutions can include sharing space and talents in an efficacious manner. -
Charter fishing draws tourists to Saugatuck
Published on December 5, 2014
Lake Michigan charter fishing is a big attraction in the small community of Saugatuck, but changes to the lake’s ecosystem make for an uncertain future. -
Is pop-up business retail here to stay?
Published on December 4, 2014
Once overlooked economic development strategies for rural and urban community gain serious traction. -
Food trucks, popular pop-up businesses are gaining traction
Published on December 4, 2014
These pop-up mobile kitchens entice people into the streets of downtown areas and can be used to entice customers into traditional retail/brick-and-mortar establishments. -
With higher Great Lakes, review zoning for coastal resiliency: Part 1
Published on November 21, 2014
Coastal hazards affecting public and private property change as weather, seasons, and climate change. With such a dynamic system, zoning regulations along the Great Lakes may need to be amended in order to protect property and Great Lakes access. -
With higher Great Lakes, review zoning for coastal resiliency: Part 2
Published on November 21, 2014
Coastal hazards affecting public and private property change as weather, seasons, and climate change. With such a dynamic system, zoning regulations along the Great Lakes may need to be amended in order to protect property and Great Lakes access.