Livable Communities

• Livable Communities

  MSU Extension fosters livable communities through programming that reflects a sense of place, which is the visual, emotional, memorable and satisfaction of any community. Extension aligns communities with 21st-century global awareness and standards.

• Successful communities have a “community champion”

  Published on August 17, 2012
  Successful urban neighborhoods need strong community-based organizations that can access and effectively use resources to help sustain and develop the communities where they are located.

• Bioenergy project tools for Michigan communities

  Published on June 26, 2012
  Michigan communities seeking a better understanding of how to produce bioenergy from biomass have a new online resource available to them.

• River Rouge and Trenton take steps to create sustainable coastal communities

  Published on September 6, 2012
  Walkability and bikeability assessments are helping coastal communities find ways to connect residents and visitors to community assets, neighborhoods and downtown businesses.

• Understanding tourism for Michigan communities

  Published on August 3, 2015
  MSU Extension’s tourism team continues to educate audiences on several niche areas that can help sustain one of Michigan’s largest industries-tourism!

• Hospital farmers markets connect communities

  Published on February 2, 2013
  Hospitals are answering the local food call by providing fresh produce to employees and community members through farmers markets.

• Building More Livable Communities: Corridor Design Portfolio

  Published on November 27, 2014
  The Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability, a three-year HUD-funded grant administered by the TCRPC with local partners, including the Land Policy Institute, released the “Building More Livable Communities: Corridor Design Portfolio" in 2014.

• Charlevoix County communities talk about shoreline zoning

  Published on June 21, 2012
  Charlevoix County communities are working together to coordinate their shoreline zoning ordinances. Consistent regulation protects water resources and reduces business uncertainty.

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  The basics of planning and zoning for horse-friendly communities

  Published on March 18, 2015
  If you are a horse owner, this webinar will help you identify horse-friendly plans and regulations in your local community.

• Economic development challenges facing older Michigan suburban communities

  Published on January 23, 2013
  Older suburban communities have experienced many of the economic challenges of their adjacent central cities in some instances the difference as been one of scale.

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  Street murals add vibrancy and vitality to communities

  Published on May 25, 2016
  Artists turn the community of Las Palmitas, Mexico, into one massive, mural that promotes community engagement and reduces crime.

• Extension seeks Michigan communities for climate change planning project

  Published on October 17, 2012
  Michigan communities can apply to be part of a new project to develop strategies for adapting to climate change in their area.

• Dead and dying trees threaten Michigan homes and rural communities

  Published on December 5, 2012
  Tree mortality from increased bark beetle activity poses an ever-increasing risk of wildfire loss to homes and communities in rural areas.

• Combatting obesity in rural communities

  Published on September 5, 2014
  The Rural Obesity Prevention Toolkit – a comprehensive tool for practitioners.

• Natural resources a hot topic at sustainable communities certificate course

  Published on May 16, 2012
  Michigan’s natural resources – our fields, forests, lakes, streams and wetlands – contribute greatly to a community’s ability to develop without compromising future generations.

• Connecting entrepreneurial communities is the main objective of CEC Conference

  Published on August 15, 2016
  Assemble your team now for this Port Huron conference.

• Requests for Proposals can help communities attract top redevelopment talent

  Published on March 1, 2013
  While RFPs great at getting the word out, communities must ensure each RFP is of high quality.

• Quilt barn trails draw tourism and engage communities

  Published on March 12, 2012
  Quilt barn trails are opportunities for tourism, economic development and community building through partnerships, including in arts and culture, intown and rural businesses, and local government.

• Learning about Michigan Tribal communities – Part 1

  Published on August 23, 2012
  Michigan has long been the home of several Native American tribes. Learn about their history and the basics of the self-governing natures.

• Save the Date—2016 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) conference dates set for Oct. 5-6

  Published on December 28, 2015
  MSU Extension’s Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference will be held in Port Huron Oct. 5-6, 2016. Pencil these dates in on your calendar and put your team together today!