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Tag Archives: Prosperity Agenda
A Big Week in Michigan
UPDATE 4/11/13: The League’s Capital Conference was an interesting event. I have not seen, in my time working with communities, so many really unhappy local officials with the direction of the state government. I expect that there will be a … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Multiculturalism, Physical Design & Walkability, Prosperity Agenda, Transit
Tagged #mmlconf, 21c3, Cities, Community Engagement, Complete Streets, Compuware, Dan Gilbert, Detroit, Economic Development, Economics of Place, Fred Kent, Michigan Municipal League, Placemaking, Project for Public Spaces, Prosperity Agenda, Quicken Loans, Urbanism
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Higher Ed and Cities Working Together — Recipes for Success
With a heavy emphasis on attracting and retaining talented workers, city leaders are increasingly looking to strengthen strategic bonds with colleges and universities. There is no doubt that the successes of institutions of higher education are pivotal to the economic … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Entrepreneurship, Messaging & Technology
Tagged 21c3, @ITGAU, Animal House, Big Rapids, Cities, Clemson, Colleges, Creative Class, David Lossing, Economic Development, Economics of Place, EoP, Ferris State, International Town & Gown Association, ITGA, Lets Save Michigan, Placemaking, Prosperity Agenda, Small Towns, Town/Gown, U-M Flint, Universities, University of Michigan
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Why Cities Matter in Michigan
I was recently asked by the Lansing State Journal to provide them with a guest editorial on why cities matter to the state of Michigan. Below is my response. Why Cities Matter in Michigan So why do cities matter? I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Prosperity Agenda
Tagged #LoveLansing, #MIsots, 21c3, Cities, downtowns, Economic Development, Economics of Place, Infrastructure, Lansing, Lets Save Michigan, Michigan Municipal League, Placemaking, Prosperity Agenda, Urbanism
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State and Federal Policies- the Real Drivers of Tax Abatement Abuse
A recent New York Times article illustrates the high stakes game of chance that cash strapped, job deprived communities play when extending large tax abatements to corporations. On a company’s promise that an abatement of taxes will bring jobs and … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Prosperity Agenda
Tagged 21c3, Cities, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Job Creation, Jobs, Lets Save Michigan, Michigan Municipal League, New York Times, PA 198, Prosperity Agenda, Sustainability, Tax Abatements, Urbanism
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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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