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How a train depot united a community
Published on December 5, 2013
Train depot restoration underway in the village of Port Hope, Mich brings back memories and unites community members as they establish a new community focal point. -
Rebuilding an eroding bank on an inland lake
Published on December 4, 2013
Study compares two natural shoreline erosion control techniques suitable for moderate to high energy lakefront properties. -
Delayed crop harvest increases highway dangers
Published on November 27, 2013
The delayed harvest of grain crops in Michigan this year has put farm equipment operators and motorists at risk as they attempt to share the roadways in the month with the shortest daylight period of the year. -
Keep yourself, your personal assets, and private information safe online
Published on November 27, 2013
Learn the risks associated with using the Internet and how to best protect yourself, your family, and your business from online identity theft and fraud. -
The “Triple Bottom Line” in Michigan’s coastal communities, Element 10: Stakeholder participation
Published on November 25, 2013
Throughout the development process, stakeholder participation can foster the creation of a community vision and ensure that people, planet, and profit are all taken into consideration when decisions are made. -
Free videos can help you prepare for disasters before they happen
Published on November 25, 2013
Learn how to prepare for and respond to a variety of unexpected natural and man-made hazards by viewing online training videos. -
Two approaches to recycling in northwest Michigan
Published on November 21, 2013
Northern Michigan communities are working hard to improve recycling rates. -
Cultural Currents: Creatives and cultural entrepreneurs build community
Published on November 21, 2013
Investing time and resources to cultivate artists, creatives and cultural nonprofits will reap economic benefits and result in enlivened community spaces and destinations. -
Walkability, quality of life and healthy, vibrant Communities all come together in one package
Published on November 21, 2013
Jeff Speck advocated creating walkable communities with his book Walkable City. Speck was a featured speaker at the Michigan Association of Planning conference in Kalamazoo, Mich. -
Parking meters and evening hours can increase downtown retail shopping
Published on November 21, 2013
Putting in parking meters and keeping stores open in the evening hours were two of many techniques for increasing commerce.