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Explore effective listening
Published on September 24, 2012
When working within human service providing roles, it is crucial to listen to all sides of the situation. -
Good urban form promotes walkability and physical health – Part 1
Published on September 21, 2012
The physical layout and design of a city directly determines how accessible, welcoming, convenient, and safe the city is for walking, all of which are important for enabling and encouraging more physical activity among residents. -
Intergovernmental cooperation: Overcoming obstacles
Published on September 20, 2012
Working together requires commitment and strategies to overcome difficulty. The same is true for local governments. -
Berrien County Birding Destinations map now available
Published on September 20, 2012
A map including descriptions of popular and productive locations to view birds among Berrien County’s diverse upland, woodland and Lake Michigan shoreline habitats is now available. -
Local governments work collaboratively – and for good reason
Published on September 20, 2012
Many local governments in Michigan work together. There are solid reasons why this trend will continue. -
Northeast Lower Peninsula has its “Trails Act Together”
Published on September 12, 2012
The northeast Michigan Up North Trails Council is implementing major programs to connect and market the vast network of trails in Northern Michigan for tourism and assist local communities use of the trail system to improve local economy. -
River Rouge and Trenton take steps to create sustainable coastal communities
Published on September 6, 2012
Walkability and bikeability assessments are helping coastal communities find ways to connect residents and visitors to community assets, neighborhoods and downtown businesses. -
A glimpse of the quick pace of planning- and zoning-enabling legislation
Published on September 3, 2012
The state of Michigan moved to unify zoning and planning enabling laws in 2006 and 2008. Before then, the state had three different laws governing planning and three different laws for zoning. -
What is a “complete street” and why is it important?
Published on September 3, 2012
Developing complete streets provide for a variety of users to coexist in an efficient and safe manner in the public right-of-way. -
Visionary leadership and shared regional assets are critical for small town success
Published on September 3, 2012
Small, rural towns that are distanced from large population centers will experience more sustainable economies through creative and effective strategies for regional collaboration and cooperation.