Placemaking

Development News A rendering of the new Bay View Sports Complex in Alpena. Community Development

Alpena plans new sports complex at park on Lake Huron shoreline

MJ GalbraithThursday, March 20, 2025
Development News “This redevelopment project at 127 West Main Street represents exactly the kind of thoughtful, mixed-use development we need in downtown Gaylord,” says Assistant City Manager Erika Peters. Economic Development

Historic clock tower building to be redeveloped in downtown Gaylord

MJ GalbraithThursday, March 13, 2025
Development News Rendering Credit: Carmi Design Group Community Development

Historic schoolhouse almost lost to fire to be reimagined as park, perfomance space in Niles

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 27, 2025
Feature Story Community Action House staff have office hours at Herrick District Library to better serve the public. Economic Development

How a library and a church are tackling housing insecurity

The LakeshoreThursday, February 27, 2025
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. Arts and Culture

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. Sustainability

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. Economic Development

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. Community Development

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. Community Development

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. Community Development

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

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 5, 2024
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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. Community Development

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

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 21, 2024
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