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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. -
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. -
Placemaking is an economic development strategy
Published on December 31, 2012
Placemaking plays an important role in creating attractive communities which attract educated people, rich in talent and ideas. Such people are a vital part of a community’s economic growth. -
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. -
Government planning coordination begins with review of master plans and zoning ordinances
Published on December 31, 2012
Government planning commissions have the job of reviewing proposed neighboring municipal master plans, county planning commissions review township zoning ordinances. -
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. -
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. -
Businesses, community need to join up care for trees and plants in commercial districts
Published on December 18, 2012
Attractive landscaping with plantings, flowers, and street trees is important in the creation of vibrant urban spaces. With city budgets dwindling communities and business groups must work together to ensure plants and trees are well maintained. -
University outreach programs can play a key role in urban redevelopment
Published on December 18, 2012
Universities such as MSU, UM and Wayne State have active outreach programs that can help in community redevelopment and other areas -
Federal Block Grant Funding has played a major role in urban redevelopment
Published on December 12, 2012
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has funded development and redevelopment activities in urban communities across the nation since 1974.