TE/TA Example #8: Preservation of Face in the Rock
Transportation funding helped preserve historical landmark Face in the Rock and increases awareness of the carving and the area's history.
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TE/TA #7 Grand River Arts Walk a Valuable Corridor for Downtown Jackson
In our seventh installment highlighting successful examples of transportation enhancement funding we look at the Grand River Arts Walk in Jackson.
It’s About Place Contest Winner Update: Fat Garden Gets Ready for Spring!
An update from our Muskegon placemaking contest winner--and an opportunity to support their project.
Join Jane’s Walk May 4th & 5th!
Jane's Walk is happening soon! It's time to get out your walking shoes and find the Jane's Walk nearest you.
TE/TA Example #6: Benton Harbor Beautification Project
In our series on the ways that transportation alternatives funding has been crucial to Michigan communities, today we're sharing the story of the Arts District that is helping to revitalize Benton Harbor.
Attention U.P. Placemaking Devotees
The Michigan Historic Preservation Network is hosting its annual conference in Marquette this year (May 9-11), and including a free, open-to-the-public session on the Michigan Main Street program. Downtown revitalization, here we come.
Gearing up for the 2013 Detroit Design Festival
The Detroit Design Festival hits the Motor City again this September 18th-23rd.
TE/TA Example #5: The Life, Death & Life of a Bay City Landmark Helps Revitalize Downtown
In our fifth installment of Michigan examples of transportation alternative projects, we look at a central part of the revitalization of Bay City's Downtown--restoring one of the town's historical landmarks, the Pere Marquette Depot.
Apply by April 10th to the Pure Michigan Social Challenge
Our friends at Michigan Corps are partnering up with other organizations to give away $90,000 as a part of the Pure Michigan Social Entrepreneurship Challenge. Deadline to register is April 10th.
PopUp Placemaking: Managing Risk
The first re-cap post of our Twitter Town Hall conversation on Pop Up Placemaking--How to reduce risk and increase your pop up's chances of success.
Jane’s Walk Director Denise Pinto Tells Us How to Lead a Great Jane’s Walk
Take everything you know about city tours and throw it out the double-decker window. Jane's Walk hits the streets May 4th and 5th--figure out how you and your neighbors can get involved.
PopUp Placemaking: Managing Risk
The first re-cap post of our Twitter Town Hall conversation on Pop Up Placemaking--How to reduce risk and increase your pop up's chances of success.
Twitter Town Hall Tomorrow 1-2pm! :: Experts Talk PopUp Placemaking
Four experts that are pioneering pop up placemaking in Detroit and Pittsburgh will talk about their past experiences and answer your questions during Let's Save Michigan's twitter event tomorrow! Follow along and submit questions @LetsSaveMich and with #LSMpopups 1-2pm.
PopUp Placemaking - Twitter Event :: Tuesday, March 19th 1-2pm :: Join Us!
Next week, Let's Save Michigan will be hosting a conversation on pop up placemaking with four experts...and you can join us right from your computer! #LSMpopups
TE/TA Example #4: Novi receives $741,200 towards Metro Connector Rail
The City of Novi receives its largest nonmotorized grant to date--more thumbs up for transportation alternatives and enhancements.
Water Unpollution: Example #3 Why TE/TA is Important
Unpolluted water? Yes, please. Let's Save Michigan's third post to our Michigan representatives on why we need to fight for transportation alternatives and enhancements.
TE/TA Example #2: Safe Routes to School
Let's Save Michigan chronicles its second transportation enhancement/alternative (TE-TA) example in a series aimed towards recent comments on TE-TA funding in the Michigan legislature.
Urban Planning Geeks Take to the Streets
On May 4th and 5th, neighbors around the world will take a walk together. Let's Save Michigan is teaming up with Jane's Walk to host neighborhood walks all around Michigan. Learn how you and your city can take part!
Champions for Transportation Alternatives and Ice Cream
Why we need to convince our legislators that transportation alternatives, not just road improvements, mean more ice cream for everyone
Cars: A Bad Romance
A new study shows that Metro Detroiters spend 40 hours a year in traffic jams. Why do we still do this to ourselves?
