Examples from Mesa, AZ and plans for 40 Detroit sites show the outsized value of pocket parks.
Read MoreThe National Park Service is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. Here’s a look back at how presidents have influenced the development of the system over the years.
Read MoreHow can communities engage busy residents and business owners to vote in local elections, engage in public participation events and discuss and plan for the community’s future?
Read MoreHUD funded 30 projects to help regions and communities plan green infrastructure projects. Their report offers excellent examples and is rich with links to the grantees’ work.
Read MoreAgencies throughout the state are capitalizing on the Great Lakes and Michigan’s waterways.
Read MoreThe population is aging, challenging communities to meet the changing needs of people 65 and up. Longtime planning consultant Dick Carlisle discusses the implications and offers some solutions.
Read MoreCarlisle/Wortman Associates winter, 2014 projects reflect the firm’s wide capacity, including community engagement; master, non-motorized and recreation plans and a town center study.
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