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We know that thriving communities are key to Michigan's long-term success and sustainability! If we are going to compete globally in the 21st century, then we have to create communities that can attract and retain talent and offer the amenities that people of all ages are seeking. As changing demographics...

Partnership for Place Thriving communities are a key to Michigan's long-term success and sustainability. If we are going to compete globally in the 21st century, then it is critical to create communities that can attract and retain talent and enterprise. We'll discuss the League's Partnership for Place agenda and the...

Will the Legislature Support the Governor's Proposed Revenue Sharing/EVIP Budget? Governor Snyder recently proposed an additional 15% in funding for the statutory revenue sharing program, known currently as the Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP). But with the additional funds comes yet another layer of requirements local leaders must adhere to...

A street artist performs in downtown Flint. There was an excellent editorial in Thursday's (Feb. 13, 2014) Lansing State Journal about the value of Michigan's cities (aka placemaking: placemaking.mml-prod-clone.local) to our state's economic recovery. You can read the editorial here but the LSJ is paid-based website so if you don't...

Recently, the League unveiled our Partnership for Place policy agenda, proposing a partnership of action between the State and its municipalities to facilitate economic growth and develop places with a high quality of life, while using a regional approach to services, resources, and systems. This proactive agenda addresses four key...

Utica Mayor Jacqueline Noonan discusses the League's Partnership for Place initiative. When it comes to the value of placemaking and how it ties to municipal financing in Michigan, Utica Mayor Jacqueline Noonan doesn't mince words: "The state's current system of funding our communities is broken and change is essential to...

Mayors and managers from some of the state's largest cities met with the Michigan Municipal League's lobbying staff in Lansing on Monday, January 13, 2014 to discuss how to best prioritize the new Partnership for Place policy agenda in the coming year. Growing media attention to issues such as Detroit's...

Partnership for Place Thriving communities are a key to Michigan's long-term success and sustainability. If we are going to compete globally in the 21st century, then it is critical to create communities that can attract and retain talent and enterprise. We'll discuss the League's Partnership for Place agenda and the...