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Michigan Municipal LeagueViews and analyses on the importance of ‘quality of place’ to the economic outlook for a city and its people.
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PLACEMAKING
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Tag Archives: CreateHere
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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The Prosperity Agenda: Entrepreneurs are key to economic turnaround
This month’s Prosperity Agenda radio show on News/Talk 760 WJR focuses on entrepreneurialism and the key role it plays in Michigan’s future. The Prosperity Agenda is a monthly radio show that challenges listeners to help make Michigan a better place … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Entrepreneurship, Messaging & Technology, Multiculturalism, Prosperity Agenda
Tagged 21c3, Bridge Michigan, Cities, Civic Engagement, Community Engagement, CreateHere, Detroit, Economics of Place, EnGarde Detroit, iTunes, Jon Zemke, Josh McManus, Little Things Laboratories, Prosperity Agenda, Urbanism
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Redevelopment: Everything Old Is New Again
The following Blog is adapted from my column in the latest issues of The Review, which I highly recommend for your reading pleasure. Don’t throw the past away You might need it some rainy day Dreams can come true again … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurship, Green Initiatives, Messaging & Technology, Multiculturalism, Physical Design & Walkability, Prosperity Agenda, Transit
Tagged 21c3, Art Serve Michigan, Charles Marohn, Cities, Civic Engagement, Clarence Anthony, Community Engagement, CreateHere, Dan Gilmartin, Economic Development, Economics of Place, EoP, Historic Preservation, Innovation, Josh McManus, Lets Save Michigan, Little Things Lab, Placemaking, Prosperity Agenda, Rustbelt, Strong Towns, Sustainability, Transportation, Urban Design, Urbanism, walkability
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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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