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The Michigan Food Innovation District is introduced to the community
Published on November 1, 2013
More than 100 community members met in Okemos, Mich. to learn more about a new community food initiative intended to establish mid-Michigan as a premier location to conduct food-related business. -
Artist cooperative spurs local development
Published on October 28, 2013
As a means of bringing back a community one group of artist report explained how they thought big in a small town to obtain their dreams. -
New master plans will need to be very different from traditional ones
Published on October 24, 2013
Many traditional master plans were based on a continuing growth assumption. Populations were increasing and the goal was to accommodate coordinate that new growth. -
Discussion needed at all levels of government about how to govern: Part 1
Published on October 22, 2013
Occasionally someone will ask, “Can’t we all just get along?” It’s not about getting along, it’s about finding a way to govern that fosters the stability needed for people, families and businesses of all types to make good decisions. -
Discussion needed at all levels of government about how to govern: Part 2
Published on October 22, 2013
Occasionally someone will ask, “Can’t we all just get along?” It’s not about getting along, it’s about finding a way to govern that fosters the stability needed for people, families and businesses of all types to make good decisions. -
MSU Extension customer service workshops held on October 1, 2013 excite local community
Published on October 22, 2013
Free customer service workshops held recently in Iosco County excite and energize local community, business owners and front line workers. -
Embracing 21st-century international tourism in Michigan: Part 2
Published on October 20, 2013
Getting through Road Blocks and Getting Permission to Enter an International Destination. -
Complete streets in Michigan: Progress, pitfalls and promise
Published on October 17, 2013
Three years after Michigan’s complete streets legislation became law, design guidance is improving and research into the benefits of complete streets is continuing to emerge, yet funding for projects is lean and implementation seems limited. -
Add a frontage quality analysis to your next walking audit
Published on October 17, 2013
Conventional walking audits only assess municipal infrastructure like sidewalks and crosswalks. Since walkability is also dependent on how interesting the walk is, conduct a frontage quality analysis for a more robust assessment of walkability. -
Food hubs seen as profitable businesses
Published on October 17, 2013
A nationwide survey shows that, across the country, food hubs are growing to meet the need for local food distribution infrastructure.