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Rural Smart Growth to reinforce regional placemaking: Part 2
Published on August 27, 2014
Regions are the smallest geographic unit of sustainable growth and development. Rural Smart Growth strategies combined with urban Placemaking efforts contribute to a region’s quality of life and sense of place. -
Rural Smart Growth to reinforce regional placemaking: Part 1
Published on August 27, 2014
Regions are the smallest geographic unit of sustainable growth and development. Rural Smart Growth strategies combined with urban Placemaking efforts contribute to a region’s quality of life and sense of place. -
Collective visioning: deciding on a destination together and planning the trip there
Published on August 25, 2014
Where do you see your community in 25 years? Inviting all your community members to join in the journey can create an investment in progress towards those goals and positive change in the future. -
Communities should not be discouraged from challenging financial times
Published on August 14, 2014
Communities should continue to effectively plan despite financial hardships. Master Planning is a long-term process, even during difficult times. -
Crowdfunding placemaking
Published on August 13, 2014
For years, crowdfunding has been a popular way to raise money to develop the latest gadgets. Now, Michigan communities can utilize crowdfunding to launch placemaking projects for economic development. -
Suburbs drive high cost of transportation
Published on August 11, 2014
Development patterns are causing more driving and higher transportation costs which can hamper local spending. -
Lake Charlevoix leaders and residents learn about shoreline protection
Published on August 8, 2014
Inland lake shoreline owners and local governments have important roles to protect water quality. Lake Charlevoix is an excellent example where both groups are learning about these issues. -
An argument for alleys
Published on August 5, 2014
Alleys can lead to a better integration of automobile and foot traffic in a neighborhood which creates improved access and walkability. -
Does conservation pay?
Published on August 4, 2014
While educating developers concerning environmental impacts is important, greater profits will induce developers more than appeals to their environmental ethic or their conscience. -
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trails Conference explores coastal tourism development opportunities
Published on July 29, 2014
Scheduled for September 8 - 9 in South Haven, this conference will explore and celebrate our Great Lakes fisheries heritage as a means to promote coastal tourism development opportunities.