Placemaking

Development News “The National Register recognition of the Vicksburg Union Depot is a remarkable achievement for our small community,” says Leah Milowe, museum administrator and curator at the Vicksburg Historical Society and Historic Village.

Theaters, depots, and more: 11 Michigan sites added to National Register of Historic Places in '24

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 20, 2025
Development News “By building and rehabilitating homes in a smarter and more efficient way, renters will have the benefit of living in higher-quality units and saving money on their monthly energy bills,” says MSHDA CEO and Executive Director Amy Hovey.

New $35M fund available to developers building, renovating energy efficient rental housing projects

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 30, 2025
Development News "We have loved being a part of the downtown and we are so grateful to be a small part of the overall concept that is being developed in our community," says Kim Hemker, Executive Director of BCCADSV.

Downtown Coldwater invites businesses to apply for statewide grant supporting renovations and more

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 16, 2025
Development News “This dog park will provide Cheboygan County a new space for creating community engagement,” says Dan Gilmartin, CEO and Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League.

Group hopes to activate underused space at Cheboygan County Fairgrounds with dog park

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 9, 2025
Development News “The Recreation Passport is a tremendous value providing annual access to state parks, boating access sites, state forest campgrounds and more, all for $14,” says DNR Director Scott Bowen. Pictured here is the beach at Hoeft State Park on Lake Huron.

Recreation Passport grants to support park and trail improvements in these 13 Michigan counties

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 12, 2024
Development News “The applications we received this year were impressive in both number and quality, which speaks to the need for continued investment across the state,” says MaryBeth Wott, SVP Community Investment and Strategic Planning Officer.

Michigan projects receive $17.7M in grants in record-setting year for affordable housing program

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 5, 2024
Feature Story dowagiacstatue

Dowagiac: Cooking up a new vision

Rosemary Parker Thursday, December 5, 2024
Development News The Right Place, Inc. helped the Middleville DDA secure a $21,250 RAP grant for a downtown art walk installation in 2022.

Placemaking projects sought in these 13 West Michigan counties in grant funding push

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 21, 2024
Development News “The Byron Pocket Park represents a creative re-use of a long vacant space in the Village,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz. Pictured here is the lot in downtown Byron as it stands today.

This Michigan village plans to transform a vacant lot into a downtown destination

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 7, 2024
Development News Paddle Antrim is an Elk Rapids-based nonprofit that advocates for the Chain of Lakes Watershed area in northwest Michigan.

Mini-grants available for projects that create 'ripple effect' along the Chain of Lakes Watershed

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 24, 2024
Feature Story The 190-unit mixed-income development broke ground last month along Holland Township’s Lakewood Boulevard and will be completed in phases over the next two years.

Affordable housing options expand with Holland's Lakewood Place Apartment Village groundbreaking

Andrea GoodellThursday, October 24, 2024
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