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Rural Smart Growth to reinforce regional placemaking: Part 1
Published on August 27, 2014
Regions are the smallest geographic unit of sustainable growth and development. Rural Smart Growth strategies combined with urban Placemaking efforts contribute to a region’s quality of life and sense of place. -
Rural Smart Growth to reinforce regional placemaking: Part 2
Published on August 27, 2014
Regions are the smallest geographic unit of sustainable growth and development. Rural Smart Growth strategies combined with urban Placemaking efforts contribute to a region’s quality of life and sense of place. -
Cool schools 2014: What are the most sustainable schools?
Published on August 19, 2014
Where does your school of choice rank on sustainability and why is this important? -
Cool schools 2014: Why does it matter?
Published on August 19, 2014
Where does your school of choice rank on sustainability and why is this important? -
Communities should not be discouraged from challenging financial times
Published on August 14, 2014
Communities should continue to effectively plan despite financial hardships. Master Planning is a long-term process, even during difficult times. -
Crowdfunding placemaking
Published on August 13, 2014
For years, crowdfunding has been a popular way to raise money to develop the latest gadgets. Now, Michigan communities can utilize crowdfunding to launch placemaking projects for economic development. -
Suburbs drive high cost of transportation
Published on August 11, 2014
Development patterns are causing more driving and higher transportation costs which can hamper local spending. -
An argument for alleys
Published on August 5, 2014
Alleys can lead to a better integration of automobile and foot traffic in a neighborhood which creates improved access and walkability. -
Growing young entrepreneurs….plant the seed!
Published on August 1, 2014
Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become “entrepreneurial” at the upcoming Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference. -
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trails Conference explores coastal tourism development opportunities
Published on July 29, 2014
Scheduled for September 8 - 9 in South Haven, this conference will explore and celebrate our Great Lakes fisheries heritage as a means to promote coastal tourism development opportunities.