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February 13, 2019

Why is it So Damn Expensive to Build?

Okay, you're right. It costs the earth to build new in Michigan or do a significant rehab. But don't immediately rush to load up the U-Haul and venture off to cheaper climes. All is not lost. The summers are too…

January 23, 2019

The High Costs of New Construction

We at the Civic Labs have been talking for some time now about how Michigan needs more housing. Or rather, that we have an abundance of single family housing choices across the broad geographies of our state, but lack the…

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…

November 7, 2018

The League Launches New Program on Developing Great Places

Over the past several years, the League has worked with many partners to create how-to guides, conduct data-informed studies, and carry out dynamic placemaking activities in communities across Michigan. W've now built a new online collection of resources, success stories,…

October 3, 2018

Dan Gilmartin to Discuss Building Great Communities at Vermont League of Cities & Towns Conference

Dan Gilmartin is a keynote speaker at the 2018 Vermonth League of Cities & Towns Townfair 2018 taking place this week. Dan Gilmartin, the CEO and executive director for the Michigan Municipal League, will be in Vermont this week as…

September 19, 2018

New Guide Steps You Closer to a More Walkable, Successful Community

By Luke Forrest Walkable downtowns and main streets are highly desirable qualities in today's communities. But how do you move your community in that direction? A good place to start is by updating your zoning code. On Sept. 21, at…

August 1, 2018

e-Scooters have arrived-don’t panic.

New ways of getting around our communities keep popping up: Lyft now claims to be available for ridehailing statewide, bikeshare systems are active in half a dozen cities (and under consideration in others), and now: Electric scooter sharing has arrived…

December 19, 2016

Vancouver Revisited

I first visited Vancouver for a few days of vacation in 2012. It is a place that I've always known that I would return to. That opportunity arose when I was asked to attend the Placemaking Leadership Forum conference in…

November 11, 2016

Creating Vassar’s Vision

Creating Vassar's Vision from Michigan Municipal League on Vimeo. Vassar is a unique place. The small city, with a population less than 2,700 people, had six new businesses open in just over a year. The one-block downtown now offers a…

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…

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