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Tag Archives: Grand Rapids
The Prosperity Agenda: Placemaking in Michigan – The Year in Review
There are placemaking projects and stories happening throughout Michigan all the time. During this month’s edition of the Prosperity Agenda radio show, we talk with media from all corners of state about the placemaking efforts taking place in their communities. … Continue reading
Posted in Entrepreneurship, Green Initiatives, Prosperity Agenda
Tagged #GRMI, #TCMI, AP, Dan Gilbert, Detroit, Economic Development, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jeff Hill, John Flesher, Marjory Raymer, Michigan, MLive, Placemaking, Rapid Growth, Serena Daniels, Traverse City
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Building a Marketplace for Placemaking: A Meeting of the Minds
For the next day-and-a-half I have the distinct pleasure of working with some of the leading minds in placemaking from around the country. People like Fred Kent, John Norquist, Josh McManus, Nate Berg and about 50 others are gathered at … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurship, Green Initiatives, Messaging & Technology, Multiculturalism, Physical Design & Walkability, Prosperity Agenda, Uncategorized
Tagged 21c3, Atlantic Cities, Cincinnati, Cities, Civic Engagement, Cleveland, CNU, Community Engagement, Dan Gilmartin, Detroit, downtowns, Economic Development, Economics of Place, Fowling, Fred Kent, Grand Rapids, Green, Hatch Detroit, Indianapolis, Infrastructure, Innovation, John Norquist, Josh McManus, Lets Save Michigan, Michigan Municipal League, Model D, Nate Berg, Publius.org, Rustbelt, Sustainability, Urban Design, Urbanism
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September 21 Deadline for Placemaking Technical Assistance in Michigan
From www.mml.org Do you have a project in your community that just needs a little spark to get in motion? If so, there may be some free help available for you. As part of the state’s MIPlace Partnership, the Michigan … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurship, Green Initiatives, Messaging & Technology, Multiculturalism, Physical Design & Walkability, Prosperity Agenda, Transit
Tagged 21c3, Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Skyline, Cass Tech, Cities, Civic Engagement, Community Engagement, Complete Streets, Dan Gilmartin, Detroit, Detroit Cass Tech, Economic Development, Economics of Place, Fall Colors, Flint, Flint MI, Grand Rapids, Houghton, Innovation, Job Creation, Lets Save Michigan, Michigan, Michigan State University, Mill Race Village, MIPlace, MSHDA, Northville, Placemaking, Prosperity Agenda, Sustainability, Transportation, Traverse City, Traverse City Skyline, Urban Design, Urbanism, walkability
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“Better! Cities & Towns Recognizes Economics of Place
Check out this great review of the book that shares this blog’s name, The Economics of Place. The review is from good the people at Better! Cities & Towns, a outstanding resource for those interested in urbanism. If you haven’t … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurship, Green Initiatives, Messaging & Technology, Multiculturalism, Physical Design & Walkability, Transit
Tagged 21c3, Better! Cities & Towns, Dan Gilmartin, Detroit, Economics of Place, EoP, Grand Rapids, Infrastructure, Innovation, Job Creation, Lets Save Michigan, Lou Glazer, Michigan, Michigan Future Inc., Michigan Municipal League, Placemaking, Sustainability, Transportation, Urbanism, walkability
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Check out the Latest Stories on Urban Issues in Michigan in THE REVIEW
Read the latest on community stories in Michigan via the Michigan Municipal League’s publication, The Review. Here you’ll find great stories on new urban ideas, adaptive reuse, mixed use housing and more. There is also an in-depth profile of Harvey … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurship, Green Initiatives, Physical Design & Walkability
Tagged 21c3, Benton Harbor, Cities, City Hall, Detroit, Escanaba, Ferrysberg, Flint, Governor Rick Snyder, Grand Rapids, Harvey Hollins, Kalamazoo, Lets Save Michigan, MI, Michigan, Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Office of Urban and Metropolitan Initiatives, Placemaking, Ponitac, Saginaw, Urban Design, Urbanism
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