Cultural Economic Development Archives - Page 2 of 5

April 26, 2016

A Collective Vision for Hazel Park

For the past two years, several of us at the League have had the privilege of participating on the CNU24 Local Planning Committee with a passionate group of urbanists. As the one clear voice for cities and villages of Michigan,…

April 21, 2016

Envisioning a Revitalized Vernor Crossing

Although there was lots of activity outside on a beautiful warm spring Sunday afternoon in Southwest Detroit, it was inside the Cristo Rey high school where some of the real excitement was taking place. Vernor Crossing is one of four…

April 18, 2016

Downtown Pontiac ‘remagined’ by planners, residents

Downtown Pontiac has tremendous potential - planners said following three-days of intensive study by the Congress of the New Urbanism. Three days of conceptualization and team effort culminated in Sunday's meeting to conclude the Congress of New Urbanism Legacy Project…

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…

February 16, 2016

Flint: Bad Pipes, Worse Policy

Throughout the last couple months, news and commentary regarding the water crisis in Flint, Michigan has permeated the media. MLive literally has a "Flint Water Crisis" sidebar, celebrity tweets abound, and the topic has predictably wheedled its way into presidential…

December 16, 2015

Michigan Communities Add a Dash of Fun and Excitement to the Holidays and Beyond!

America's Thanksgiving Parade, Detroit Cities and villages throughout our state are unique and inviting all year long, but especially during the holiday and winter season. Tradition and creativity swirl together in events that draw in visitors and remind residents why…

December 10, 2015

PlacePOP brings Activity to Allegan Storefonts

A formerly vacant storefront in downtown Allegan is filled with activity during Festive Fridays. Allegan is doing everything right. They have an historic downtown, a beautiful riverfront, community-wide events, and most importantly, wonderful people who all love where they live.…

November 16, 2015

Forum Features Candid Talk about Race Relations and Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials participate in a panel discussion at the Race and Law Enforcement in the Urban Community forum in Saginaw Nov. 14, 2015. (View additional photos from the event here) More than 100 people attended a highly successful forum…

August 5, 2015

New League Service Brings POPs of Activity Across Michigan

We're really excited to announce PlacePOP, our new placemaking & engagement consulting service. PlacePOP is a low-cost, high-impact approach to inclusive planning that communities can use to test ideas, engage residents, and strengthen support for place-based projects. PlacePOP in action…

June 17, 2015

Benton Harbor Park Design Plans Greeted with Enthusiasm!

Dwight Pete Mitchell with his wife, Margo It was easy to see how Benton Harbor's Dwight Pete Mitchell City Center Park got its moniker. When its namesake was introduced at the park's June 16 design workshop, thunderous applause broke out!…

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