Education Archives - Michigan Municipal League

January 18, 2019

Play Everywhere Challenge Application Period Now Open

Does your southeast Michigan community have an idea for a creative public space that encourages active play of people of all ages? Do you think you could come up with such an idea? If you can yes to either of…

October 19, 2016

Race, Poverty and Policy from MLPP

On October 10, the Michigan League for Public Policy hosted a half-day forum, Race, Poverty & Policy: Creating an Equitable Michigan. We were blown away by many of the speakers and resources so we wanted to share a few with…

June 15, 2016

Planning for the Future in Calumet and Baraga

Calumet residents, supporters and business leaders participate in a successful visioning session in the village Monday. Two Upper Michigan communities are in the early planning stages of potential revitalization. The Villages of Calumet and Baraga are each having public meetings…

April 16, 2016

Tremendous Economic Development Potential in Pontiac

Bob Gibbs discusses the economic development potential in Pontiac during the CNU Legacy Project Charrette Friday, April 15. The economic development potential for the city of Pontiac is tremendous. Just how great? How about a demand of up to 211,700…

April 13, 2016

Hazel Park CNU24 Legacy Design Project is Inspiring

Team Leader Vinayak Bharne of Moule & Polyzoides Archtects & Urbanisms talks with Hazel Park residents about ways to improve their community as part of a CNU Legacy Project Tuesday. Hazel Park residents, city leaders and business owners got good…

January 13, 2016

Those Who Stay Will Be Champions

This spring, more than 6,000 undergrads will receive their highly-anticipated diplomas from the University of Michigan; I'm proud to be one of them. For some of these students, several of whom have called Michigan home since childhood, graduation will mark…

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…

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…

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