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Simple steps to a strategic plan: Part 1
Published on December 18, 2015
As the saying goes, it is like eating an elephant, one bite at a time. -
New transportation act allows greater flexibility in street design
Published on December 9, 2015
The new FAST Act allows local engineers and planners to design lanes and configurations with greater flexibility to focus on pedestrians and bicyclists. -
Creating a 2015 ecological snapshot of Lake Michigan
Published on December 8, 2015
Presentations from State of Lake Michigan conference offer insights. -
Creating successful retail streets
Published on December 2, 2015
The basic concepts and tools to create a successful retail street. -
The Village of Ontonagon plans for future sustainability of their harbor community: Part 1
Published on November 30, 2015
The Sustainable Small Harbors project seeks to build physical and economic resilience through economic development and placemaking strategies. -
The Village of Ontonagon plans for future sustainability of their harbor community: Part 2
Published on November 30, 2015
The Sustainable Small Harbors project seeks to build physical and economic resilience through economic development and placemaking strategies. -
Facilitator’s quick reference guide
Published on November 30, 2015
Learning the tools for facilitation is very beneficial, but putting those tools into play is the key to becoming a good facilitator. -
James Bond movies and effective meetings share something
Published on November 25, 2015
Both can create action, expectations and results! -
Community leaders: Has waiting for the phone to ring been a successful strategy for redevelopment?
Published on November 23, 2015
Redevelopment Ready Community program offers assistance to communities wanting to “be prepared” and “be proactive”. -
The MEDC and Patronicity’s Public Spaces, Community Places completes successful first year: Part 2
Published on November 19, 2015
Co-Founder of Patronicity, Ebrahim Varachia, updates MSU Extension educator regarding the hugely successful Public Spaces, Community Places crowdfunding grant program with the MEDC.