Farmington’s focus on public art fosters economic growth
The City of Farmington's collaborations support its vision of leveraging public art as an economic driver.
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Michigan residents grapple with fear, rights, and how to protect neighbors
A packed public forum gave residents the opportunity learn their rights, discuss safety, and organize community response amid growing fears of ICE activity.
Michigan Good Food Fund sets 2026 agenda on community engagement, outreach
The Michigan Good Food Fund, is setting its sights on ambitious goals for 2026.
A collaborative model in central Michigan simplifies grantmaking to better support local nonprofits
Midland’s Service Club Alliance simplifies grantmaking by uniting service clubs through one shared application to better support local nonprofits.
Pints for the Planet: Michigan brewery saves grains from dumps, cuts carbon footprint
Griffin Claw Brewing in Birmingham is changing the brewery game by implementing multiple sustainable practices like sending their brewers' grain to local farmers and recapturing CO2 to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.
Revolutionary housing collaboration in Holland bridges faith, accessibility, and tribal communities
The Kollen Park Housing Development, created through a collaboration involving a former food pantry, church land, and tribal partnership, is a unique example of how communities can collaboratively address housing challenges.
Downtown Utica’s Art Nook: “Super cool place making”
Art Nook connects folks to downtown businesses and showcases a colorful mural by artist Kevin Gano.
From 3D-printed homes to a ‘pocket neighborhood’: Finding new solutions to affordable housing
Across the Metro Detroit area, innovators are finding new ways to develop the affordable housing that the community desperately needs.
OPINION: Research causes cancer in rats
The context in which we do studies, plan programs and invest in development begins with how we name and think of people of interest.
A new tech solution makes it easier for low-income residents to find housing
The Pontiac-based Alliance for Housing has implemented new technology to better connect homeless services organizations, landlords, and people exiting homelessness.
Michigan residents grapple with fear, rights, and how to protect neighbors
A packed public forum gave residents the opportunity learn their rights, discuss safety, and organize community response amid growing fears of ICE activity.
Michigan Good Food Fund sets 2026 agenda on community engagement, outreach
The Michigan Good Food Fund, is setting its sights on ambitious goals for 2026.
A collaborative model in central Michigan simplifies grantmaking to better support local nonprofits
Midland’s Service Club Alliance simplifies grantmaking by uniting service clubs through one shared application to better support local nonprofits.
Pints for the Planet: Michigan brewery saves grains from dumps, cuts carbon footprint
Griffin Claw Brewing in Birmingham is changing the brewery game by implementing multiple sustainable practices like sending their brewers' grain to local farmers and recapturing CO2 to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.
Revolutionary housing collaboration in Holland bridges faith, accessibility, and tribal communities
The Kollen Park Housing Development, created through a collaboration involving a former food pantry, church land, and tribal partnership, is a unique example of how communities can collaboratively address housing challenges.
Downtown Utica’s Art Nook: “Super cool place making”
Art Nook connects folks to downtown businesses and showcases a colorful mural by artist Kevin Gano.
From 3D-printed homes to a ‘pocket neighborhood’: Finding new solutions to affordable housing
Across the Metro Detroit area, innovators are finding new ways to develop the affordable housing that the community desperately needs.
OPINION: Research causes cancer in rats
The context in which we do studies, plan programs and invest in development begins with how we name and think of people of interest.
A new tech solution makes it easier for low-income residents to find housing
The Pontiac-based Alliance for Housing has implemented new technology to better connect homeless services organizations, landlords, and people exiting homelessness.
