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Steps to building a successful team: Part 4
Published on October 17, 2013
The fourth step: embracing accountability. -
Add a frontage quality analysis to your next walking audit
Published on October 17, 2013
Conventional walking audits only assess municipal infrastructure like sidewalks and crosswalks. Since walkability is also dependent on how interesting the walk is, conduct a frontage quality analysis for a more robust assessment of walkability. -
Michigan’s Right to Forest Act protects forestland owners from nuisance complaints
Published on October 16, 2013
The Right to Forest Act helps private forestland owners manage their property without fear of nuisance complaints if they follow generally accepted practices. -
Steps to building a successful team: Part 3
Published on October 15, 2013
The third step: overcoming dysfunction. -
Steps to building a successful team: Part 2
Published on October 7, 2013
The second step: addressing the fear of conflict. -
The “Triple Bottom Line” in Michigan’s coastal communities - Element 2: Community design
Published on September 17, 2013
Design and size of business and residential structures can improve the quality of life for coastal residents and provide numerous economic and environmental benefits in Great Lakes coastal communities. -
Enhancing Michigan’s amazing network of recreational trails: Part 2
Published on September 10, 2013
A coalition of over 75 northern Michigan businesses, governments, and agencies are working together to create tools to assist trail users in finding and enjoying Michigan’s incredible trail system. -
Enhancing Michigan’s amazing network of recreational trails: Part 1
Published on September 10, 2013
The state of Michigan is nearing completion on a state trail plan to improve the long range enjoyment of Michigan’s vast and beautiful trail system. -
Michigan Main Street seeks applicants for 2014
Published on September 10, 2013
The Main Street Four-Point Approach® helps traditional downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts leverage assets, adapt to a changing economy, celebrate public space, and organize for success. -
Freddie and Fannie streamline modifications
Published on September 7, 2013
Servicers cut red tape for eligible delinquent homeowners to speed up modification approval process.