Coverage of activities happening at the neighborhood level as told by the neighbors themselves. Coverage of the characteristics of given neighborhoods.
“Placemaking is all about creating space for a community to come together, and the Ferry Street School Memorial Park will do just that,” says Dan Gilmartin, CEO and Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League.
Established in 1900, Muskegon's oldest manufacturer produces durable leather seals, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation.
Rebel Dogs was started by a couple of engaged citizens who wanted to alleviate the suffering of stray dogs. Today, it’s a comprehensive dog-rescue operation that helps Detroit pet owners on multiple levels.
Dowagiac, a small city in Cass County, is on the rebound. The city has been proactive working with businesses and developers and is home to a host of new projects, everything from new housing to park improvements to downtown renovations.
Welcoming refugees to Michigan is part and parcel Zaman International's work with Welcome Corps
IFF, a community development financial institution based in Illinois, has invested and shown a commitment to uplifting communities by providing financial support all over the state, including Grand Rapids neighborhoods. Part of IFF’s investment in Grand Rapids has been focused on the 49507 zip code, centered in a collection of neighborhoods southeast of downtown Grand Rapids. They're working with local nonprofits including Amplify GR and LINC UP and neighborhood residents to help propel development.
“I’m proud that we’re supporting projects in every region," says Amy Hovey, CEO and Executive Director of MSHDA.
Wayne County is tackling its air quality crisis with a new network of 100 hyperlocal monitors, launched in partnership with environmental service company JustAir to track pollution in real time.
Community health dashboards are readily available online resources that compile various health data for different regions.
Gleaners Community Food Bank has broken ground on Fresh! by Gleaners, an innovative concept that will make free, fresh food available to people living in Wayne and Macomb counties.
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