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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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PROSPERITY AGENDAA monthly radio show that challenges listeners to help
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Tag Archives: MSHDA
The Prosperity Agenda: What’s Old Is New Again – The Value of Repurposing Buildings and Communities
A key to restoring economic prosperity in Michigan is creating the kinds of communities where people want to live. One way we do that is by repurposing or utilizing again buildings and infrastructure that have been in decline. This month’s … Continue reading
Posted in Entrepreneurship, Green Initiatives, Physical Design & Walkability, Prosperity Agenda
Tagged Claire Nelson, Declaration Detroit, Escanaba, Fred Kent, Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation, Herman Miller, iTunes, Lofts on Ludington, Model D, MSHDA, Open City, Placemaking, Placemaking Leadership Council, Project for Public Spaces
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The Prosperity Agenda: Michigan Cities Prepare for Baby Boomers
From now until 2030, AARP predicts all 50 states will see a “rapid acceleration in growth” in their elderly populations as baby boomers turn 65. During this month’s Prosperity Agenda radio show we talk about retiring baby boomers and the … Continue reading
Posted in Prosperity Agenda
Tagged 21c3, AARP, Aging in Place, Ann Arbor, Baby Boomers, Bill Vajda, Cities, DDA, Economics of Place, Marquette, Metromode, Michigan Municipal League, MSHDA, Natalie Burg, Owosso, Sustainability, walkability, WJR
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The Prosperity Agenda: Focus on Green Michigan Cities
Communities across Michigan are taking tremendous steps to embrace green technology and green initiatives as they work toward revitalizing neighborhoods hit hard by the foreclosure crisis. This month’s Prosperity Agenda radio show on News/Talk 760 WJR looks at the green … Continue reading
Posted in Green Initiatives, Prosperity Agenda
Tagged 21c3, Cities, CNU, Dearborn, Economics of Place, Green, iTunes, Lets Save Michigan, Michigan, Michigan Green Communities Program, MSHDA, Patch.com, Placemaking, Prosperity Agenda, Sustainability, Urban Design, Utility Bills
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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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The Prosperity Agenda: Attracting and Retaining Talent
Attracting and retaining a talented workforce is key to Michigan’s future. In this month’s Prosperity Agenda radio show on News/Talk 760 WJR we talked about how placemaking and different projects across the state are attracting and retaining talented young people. … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Green Initiatives, Messaging & Technology, Prosperity Agenda
Tagged DC3, Deroit Creative Corridor Centereatv, Freep.com, Jeff Gerritt, Matt Clayson, MSHDA, Prima Civitas, Tremaine Phillips
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