Community Development

Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovations, and solutions in their community.

Community Development Financial Institutions help rural Michigan communities fund affordable housing, education, support small business growth

Rural communities often experience a lack of capital access due to bank mergers, or community banks leaving their areas. CDFIs step in to bridge the gap by providing crucial capital, workshops, and referrals to rural communities — funding affordable housing, high-quality education, and community development with small business growth.

Latest in Community Development
U.P. tour helps historical communities build a stronger economic future

Michigan Municipal League travels north to share resources for small business development.

Michigan Municipal League collaborates, educates, and advocates for the state’s communities

Michigan Municipal League shares innovative programs, fosters collaborations, and connects communities with resources.

From classroom to call ready, the Saginaw Fire Department prepares students for the future

A unique high school fire academy prepares students to enter the workforce with certifications, skills, and a strong sense of purpose.

Kinzer Family Farm offers a quiet, inclusive getaway in Yale

This family-owned farm is a place where families, especially those who may not feel comfortable in public spaces, can spend time outdoors on their own terms.

CEDAM’s new guide helps communities use tax incentives for housing

CEDAM has released a new housing TIF guide to help Michigan communities understand and apply tax increment financing as a tool to support local housing development and affordability goals.

United in Recovery: Grassroots efforts and rapid relief aid rural Michigan’s hardest-hit regions

Amidst the wreckage, recovery has begun, spearheaded by nearly 50 Red Cross disaster specialists and a massive grassroots initiative to restore power and provide refuge.

Collaboration helps unhoused residents with disabilities navigate housing crisis

Local agencies, including Disability Network Northern Michigan, collaborate to help unhoused residents with disabilities find housing in Traverse City’s tight market.

More Than a Building: The Power of the Beaverton Activity Center

The Beaverton Activity Center has defied the odds, transforming a historic junior high school into a thriving hub powered almost entirely by volunteers.

Marine City wayfinding project launches action plan for economic growth

New wayfinding signage will connect four business districts and help boost the local economy.

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