Community Development

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

Kalamazoo County Land Bank offers two more houses

A house at 1502 Hays Park and another at 1021 N. Rose are the latest to be offered by the Kalamazoo County Land bank as it works to revitalize neighborhoods. […]

Latest in Community Development
One advancement, one new executive at Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Landscape Forms introduces UrbanEdge, furniture for public places
Battle Creek, Kalamazoo United Way now one organization
BluFish grows into new location in Marshall
Open air market brings little businesses out into community
Building Pure Michigan places begins with celebrating great places

The goal of the MIplace™ Sweepstakes is to inspire individuals, communities and organizations to develop even more Michigan great places.

A romp through the mud to promote health here and abroad

Getting dirty doesn't begin to describe it. Kalamazoo's first Mud Run was all that. It also raised an estimated $30,000, surpassing its goal by $5,000, to cover the cost of an automated well in Bulenga, Uganda. Erik Holladay has pictures.

From tragedy to trust: One woman’s journeys helps many

Paula D’Arcy has lived through devastating grief and now works with others to help them make the most of their lives. Jenni Piper tells what to expect when D'Arcy visits the area.

Michigan communities are dancing to a new beat

Our state is blessed with Pure Michigan "placemaking" success stories -- from beautiful Campus Martius Square in Detroit to the chic cafes and boutiques in Grand Rapids to the Upper Peninsula splendor of Presque Isle Park in Marquette.

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