The annual Michigan Green Communities Challenge encourages communities to participate and also measures their sustainability efforts. This was the first year Fennville participated in the challenge, after hearing about it from the Michigan Municipal League.
Communities across Michigan are tapping a state toolkit to help them create a streamlined approach to development and a clear vision for their future. Learn how the Michigan Municipal League helpled the city of Allegan prepare for development projects.
MI Mental Health spoke with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Chief Operations Officer Joanie Blamer and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wil Morris on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of rural communities.
“The state of Michigan has realized that this is a ‘do or die’ moment with this economic and technological transformation of the automotive industry and related industries,” says University of Toronto Professor Richard Florida. It's one of the reasons he is part of a group working closely with universities, cities, and stakeholders to build better, more vibrant, sustainable cities in our state.
Through a statewide design collaboration, an aged half-mile stretch of a once-bustling Auburn Road received a new life with a recent streetscape redesign. The city of Rochester Hill’s tagline ‘innovative by nature’ is reflected in the project, which features rain gardens, lush flowers, shrubs, tree-lined median, benches and vibrant sculptural designs.
A substantial renovation and redesign took place at the Ford Motor Company’s corporate campus in Dearborn. In partnership with Landscape Forms, Ghafari Associates and Zaremba & Company worked on transforming the indoor space to be modern, welcoming and timeless, while tying it together with the cohesive, multi-functional outdoor space.
MI Mental Health spoke with North Country Community Mental Health Outpatient Therapist Judy Crockett on the importance of addressing the unique needs of Michigan’s tribal communities.
Despite an increased awareness around symptoms and treatment options, a lot of stigma around seeking mental health care still exists. For leaders and professionals in esteemed positions and industries, this stigma can be even more difficult to overcome.
MI Mental Health spoke with Genesee Health System Director of Strategic Initiatives Angela Tyler on the importance of providing resources and services to BIPOC youth in Flint and throughout Genesee County.
Wintertime can often bring a decrease in activity, both physically and mentally. Kent District Library offers plenty of resources and programs to encourage keeping your mind active during the cold months, including the Let it Snow winter reading club.
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