Category: Michigan

Place-Centered Revitalization Underway in Detroit

Downtown Detroit is rapidly revitalizing—a stunning turnaround from just a few years ago. Demand for downtown housing has outstripped supply for months, and major tech firms like Twitter are opening up offices in refurbished historic buildings. The focu… more »

News, Michigan – Apr. 4, 2013

Project for Public Spaces Spotlights Michigan Placemaking Success Stories

The Project for Public Spaces featured Michigan's many Placemaking approaches that are helping citizens transform their public spaces into vital places that highlight local assets, spur rejuvenation, and serve common needs. Michigan's state government i… more »

News, Michigan – Jan. 9, 2013

Placemaking Guidebook for Northwest Michigan Receives National Award

The Northwest Michigan Council of Government has received a 2012 Innovation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation for the Northern Michigan Community Placemaking Guidebook. Placemaking is a community-based… more »

News, Michigan – Oct. 31, 2012

Detroit Community Garden Features Repurposed Shipping Crates

General Motors in Detroit has unveiled Cadillac Urban Gardens, a community project in an abandoned parking lot where 250 shipping crates were converted into raised garden beds. The project will benefit nearby residents, providing them nutritious and loc… more »

Michigan – Aug. 7, 2012