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To attract talent think what kind of place the emerging generation of professionals want to live
Published on May 23, 2014
Communities need to start discussions about placemaking to attract talent for success in the "New Economy." -
Revitalizing Detroit a hot topic at EcoDistricts Incubator in Portland
Published on May 23, 2014
The third annual EcoDistricts Incubator hosts seven cities in Portland, Oregon to help launch green ideas for city revitalization. -
The dangers of lead exposure
Published on May 23, 2014
Learn common sources of lead and what you can do to minimize the risk for yourself and family members developing lead poisoning. -
EcoDistricts Incubator in Portland welcomes Detroit to envision neighborhoods of the future
Published on May 23, 2014
Understanding what EcoDistricts are and why they are important. -
Rebuilding a county’s road to prosperity
Published on May 22, 2014
St. Clair County, Mich. seeks to reinvent itself with a ten point plan from the Economic Development Alliance. -
Changes to Site Selection GAAMP mean communities have greater opportunity to plan for food systems
Published on May 16, 2014
Michigan law requires local governments to provide for all lawful land uses where there is a demonstrated need. Is there any greater need than food? -
Springtime in Michigan: A wildfire tinderbox
Published on April 24, 2014
Spring is the time of year with the highest number of wildfires in Michigan. Most of these are the result of human activities from burning leaves, brush and other trash. Farms and rural dwellings are most at risk. -
The first National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is May 3
Published on April 23, 2014
As most Michigan wildfires occur in the spring, participate in this day of action to reduce your wildfire risk. -
Should I be worried if flood waters reach my well?
Published on April 23, 2014
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality urges caution. Flood waters can carry contaminants into residential well water supplies. -
Use caution when burning outdoors as spring wildfire season approaches
Published on April 17, 2014
Outdoor burning that escapes and becomes uncontrolled is the single largest cause of wildland fires as reported by the Michigan DNR; threatening homes and communities lying in their destructive paths.