May 2013 - Placemaking MML

May 23, 2013

Transforming Woodward Avenue

First, a brief history lesson. Woodward Avenue, a multi-lane road that stretches over 27 miles, making its way through 11 communities, dates back to 1805 when it was originally platted. In 1909, responding to demand for smoother roads by bicyclists…

May 16, 2013

Sault Ste. Marie Builds Sense of Place Through Creative Partnerships

Recently, a team of League staff members visited the city of Sault Ste. Marie on two separate missions: two staffers were there to film a new Town Gown "vlog" (video blog) on the city's partnership with Lake Superior State University,…

May 16, 2013

Michigan Municipal League 2013 Community Excellence Award Entries

The Michigan Municipal League's annual Community Excellence Award showcases innovative solutions, programs or projects that have had a positive impact on their community, and can be replicated in other communities with similar challenges. The winner from each region will go…

May 9, 2013

Happy Trails!

My colleague, Liz Shaw and I, decided that at the first faint signs of spring, we would begin our little journey of experiencing many of the great bicycle trails that wind their way through Michigan. (I should note that Liz…

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Monthly Archives: May 2013

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