July 2014 - Placemaking MML

July 23, 2014

NLC Workshop Brings Out the Best in People

As soon as we stepped out of the airport and onto the nearby platform for MAX Rail, my colleague Sarah Craft and I knew we weren't in Detroit anymore. For only $2.50, this clean, quick, quiet light rail system whisked…

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…

July 14, 2014

Placemaking in Southwest Detroit

Last week, the League's Southwest Detroit PlacePlan project took an important step with a three-day charrette, a community-based design workshop. Southwest Detroit is known for great food, a lively atmosphere, and local art. Known as Mexicantown, Hispanic culture is evident…

July 3, 2014

Crowdfunding in Michigan

Michigan's new crowdfunding law allows residents to make financial investments in their community through a unique and innovative platform. Known as the Michigan Invests Locally Exemption (MILE), the structure provides investors a return on their investment through an ownership stake…

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