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April 16, 2015

League Event Paints a Picture of the Value of Arts and Culture

When one of our panelists showed up in a black tutu bedecked with twinkling lights and a matching head ornament, we knew we were in for something special. As board president of WonderFool Productions, Shary Brown completely embodies the whimsical…

February 9, 2015

Rethinking City Governance Australian-Style

At MLGMA's Winter Institute in January, keynote speaker Peter Smith energetically and enthusiastically shared his experiences of using placemaking to transform the city of Adelaide, South Australia from ho-hum to a world-class destination. About five years ago, Smith, CEO of…

January 7, 2015

Placemaking Happy Hour & Panel Discussion

Placemaker and CEO of Adelaide, Australia Peter Smith is coming to Michigan to speak at the Michigan Local Government Managers Association Winter Institute at the end of the month. Because he's traveling so far, we figured we better take advantage…

December 11, 2014

Year in Review: The Best Placemaking Reports of 2014

Placemaking is such a buzz word of 2014 - and that's a good thing! Placemaking awareness has been on the rise for the past few years, but themes, ideas, and policies are now more generally accepted and promoted. Placemaking is…

November 25, 2014

West Michigan Attracts Talent during Holiday Season

A community's aesthetics and outdoor amenities have a large impact on talent attraction and retention. Michigan has higher learning institutions that attract students from around the world. College towns' population surges during the school year, but communities struggle to keep…

October 30, 2014

Small Businesses Promote Place and Enhance the Local Economy

Cafe con Leche in Southwest Detroit There are many incentive programs targeting entrepreneurs, such as funding opportunities like Hatch and Revolve, but few grant dollars are going towards existing businesses. With the goal to increase business sales, create new jobs,…

October 15, 2014

League Member Communities Attending Convention in Marquette Share Placemaking Success Stories

Placemaking images from Marquette - the site of the League's 2014 Convention. Each year, the Michigan Municipal League Board president gives a welcome speech to kick-off our Convention. League President Jacqueline Noonan, Utica mayor, put her own unique spin on…

September 15, 2014

Farmers Markets Helping Revitalize Michigan Communities While Promoting Healthy Living

Check out hundreds of photos in this collection on flickr by the Michigan Municipal League. The 300-plus farmers markets that exist in Michigan come in all shapes and sizes. They're in large urban centers and tiny villages. They pop up in parking…

August 13, 2014

League’s Partnership for Place Animated Video Shown at Capital Conference Wins National Award

Partnership for Place from Michigan Municipal League on Vimeo. Watch the award-winning video. The Michigan Municipal League's animated Partnership for Place video shown at the start of 2014 Capital Conference received the highest award possible in the national 2014 Videographer…

July 21, 2014

National League of Cities Conference in Portland

Last week the National League of Cities hosted their 2014 State League Staff Workshop in Portland, OR. Here, staff from state leagues around the country gathered to network, learn, and discuss emerging issues in the field. Presenting at the NLC…

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