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Handle fireworks cautiously to prevent injuring yourself and bystanders
Published on June 20, 2013
Every summer around the 4th of July, emergency rooms across the country treat thousands of firework-related injuries. Learn how to avoid injury while safely enjoying fireworks. -
We know we like vacation destinations, but why not expect the same thing at home?
Published on June 19, 2013
People know what types of places and cities they like. Those are our tourist destinations. But then we come back home and do not expect the same in our hometown. Placemaking is about changing that, and making Michigan competitive in the new global economy. -
Placemaking success is seen when people using those Places
Published on June 19, 2013
Seeing people engaged on the street shows it is a vibrant Place, and Placemaking efforts are succeeding. Placemaking is an important economic strategy, and has already worked in a number of Michigan communities. -
Learn important safety steps to take before, during, and after a tornado strikes
Published on June 14, 2013
Informative websites can help keep you and your family safe during and after a tornado has occurred. -
A citizen’s guide to promoting complete streets
Published on June 12, 2013
In Michigan, approximately 100 local governments have adopted policies to support the development of complete streets. Learn if your community is doing so and help in the effort to improve access and mobility of all users of the community’s public ways. -
Road diets can improve pedestrian safety without compromising capacity
Published on June 10, 2013
Since pedestrian safety is a function of vehicle speed, and vehicle speed is a function of roadway width, 4-to-3 lane conversions, also known as road diets, can improve safety without compromising capacity of the roadway. -
Access to property is necessary to protect homes and personal property from wildfire damage
Published on May 31, 2013
The MSU Extension Firewise program offers tips on how cottage owners can make their property more accessible to firefighting and emergency equipment. -
Design charrette creates Lansing to Webberville corridor improvements
Published on May 30, 2013
The Vision Charrette for Michigan/Grand River Avenues, from the Lansing Capitol to Webberville, is an example of a Michigan region using this process to enhance a highway corridor. -
Detroit’s new urban agriculture is a good start: Part 2
Published on May 29, 2013
Detroit’s new urban gardening ordinance allows urban gardens in a majority of its zoning districts. The use is permitted by right in all of the City’s six residentially zoned districts. -
Celebrate National Trails Day® with a hike, bike, paddle or other trail activity
Published on May 29, 2013
June 1st is National Trails Day®. State agencies and trail groups throughout Michigan are offering a variety of trail related events for trail users of all ages and skill levels.