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Green gifting: Simple acts keep winter “green”
Published on January 8, 2013
Green gift giving means shopping used, re-gifting, giving back, consuming less, unplugging and being mindful. -
Food tourism: A strategy to attract tourism dollars to Michigan communities
Published on January 3, 2013
Attracting visitors to your community can be accomplished by featuring a unique and special asset – an extraordinary experience with food. -
The charrette is the ticket for those problematic development sites
Published on January 3, 2013
For tricky, undeveloped sites, the charrette can likely produce the best results with broad community support, a feasible project plan and a shortened timeline to project implementation. -
Urban triage: Lessons learned from medicine
Published on January 3, 2013
Tight resources need to be targeted for return on investment. Applying techniques from other fields builds place quicker. -
What is the National Congress of the American Indian?
Published on January 2, 2013
NCAI is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities. -
Design charrette helps Alpena move ahead with plaza project
Published on December 31, 2012
Design Charrettes are an excellent tool for engaging stakeholders to address development challenges. Alpena is an example of a Michigan city using this process to design a new downtown plaza. -
The pasty has a long-standing tradition of nourishing people and community
Published on December 28, 2012
The pasty, a traditional meat and vegetable pie, has sustained miners, families, tourist businesses and community life in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula since the 1860s. -
Money, capacity and planning are key ingredients to good neighborhood development
Published on December 19, 2012
Successful projects are well-financed, professionally staffed and are driven by a plan that was developed with considerable community input. -
Michigan Clean Marina Program growing as marinas adopt environmental practices
Published on December 19, 2012
Michigan marinas are adopting environmentally sound operating practices as marina managers, municipalities and boaters are becoming increasingly aware of environmental impacts within the industry. -
New program can assist in community development done right
Published on December 18, 2012
Redevelopment Ready Communities program offered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has program to implement best practices to help ensure successful development and redevelopment in communities.