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Tag Archives: Arts & Culture
A Shout Out to Some Great Speakers on City Issues
Last week hundreds of local leaders from around Michigan and elsewhere gathered on Mackinac Island to discuss the latest challenges facing cities and villages. Lots of research was presented, best practices were covered, and there was a free flow of new … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurship, Green Initiatives, Messaging & Technology, Multiculturalism, Physical Design & Walkability, Prosperity Agenda, Transit
Tagged #MMLCONV, 21c3, Arts & Culture, ArtServe Michigan, ASHOKA, Christopher Leinberger, Cities, Civic Engagement, Clarence Anthony, Complete Streets, CreateHere, Dan Gilmartin, Economic Development, Grand Hotel, Innovation, Innovatrium, Jeff DeGraff, Jennifer Goulet, Josh McManus, Little Things Lab, Mackinac Island, Michigan Municipal League, National League of Cities, Placemaking, StronngTowns, Sustainability, Transportation, United Cities and Local Governments, Urban Design, Urbanism, walkability
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DIA Has a Masterpiece With Inside/Out Program
Not every city can afford to adorn its downtown walls with classic art, but an innovative program from the Detroit Institute of Arts just might be the next best thing. The Inside/Out program is in its third year and brings … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Education, Messaging & Technology, Multiculturalism, Physical Design & Walkability, Prosperity Agenda
Tagged 21c3, ArtPrize, Arts & Culture, Cities, Community Engagement, Complete Streets, Detroit Institute of Arts, DIA, Economics of Place, Lets Save Michigan, Michigan Municipal League, Northville, Placemaking, public art, Urban Design, Urbanism
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Helen Davis Johnson on Placemaking- Arts and Entrepreneurs
Helen Davis Johnson is a friend and an accomplished placemaker in Chattanooga, TN, having co-founded CreateHere. I recently asked Helen to share some thoughts on a few topics for the Economics of Place blog. As expected, she makes some great … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurship, Prosperity Agenda
Tagged Art Galleries, Arts & Culture, Chattanooga, Cities, Civic Engagement, CreateHere, Helen Davis Johnson, Placemaking, Small Business, Tennessee, Urbanism
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