West End Commons brings community together in downtown Wixom
A years-in-the-making effort to develop a new gathering place in downtown Wixom is nearing completion with the creation of the 'third space' gathering center, The West End Commons.
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Thumb Art Spark initiative connects artists, communities, and businesses ahead of 2027 public art celebration
Planned for September 2027, the Thumb Art Spark Celebration will bring communities across the region to highlight existing public art, showcase new projects, and give residents and visitors new ways to explore the places where they live.
Community Land Trusts help Portage residents become homeowners affordably
As the statewide housing crisis continues, communities of all sizes are looking at how to increase affordable housing options for current and future residents. In Kalamazoo County, the Portage Community Land Trust is helping residents become homeowners affordably with their new workforce housing development, Stanwood Crossings.
Free Wonderschool platform will help Michigan families find childcare faster
Scheduled to launch early 2027, the platform will connect parents to available childcare and preschool spaces with one application.
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Creativity and community come together at Farmington’s new Art Park Promenade
Farmington’s Art Park Promenade connects Riley Park with the Hillside Townes development through a pedestrian-friendly space filled with landscaping, seating, and public art.
Small Business Social Hours foster success through face-to-face connection
Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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How West Oakland communities grow without losing what makes them special
Growth can bring new opportunities — and pressures — to small communities. Leaders across western Oakland County share how thoughtful development, historic preservation, and community input are helping them plan for change without losing what makes their downtowns distinctive.
Hazel Park’s annual Art Fair is highlighting over 100 local artists this weekend
This year’s Hazel Park Art Fair, from August 22 to August 23, will feature over 100 local artists, food trucks, yard games, morning yoga, a charity beer tent, and much more.
Oak Park opens new event hub, celebrates years of community investment
Oak Park looks ahead after fulfilling promises to residents on the Elevate Oak Park initiative.
Yale’s Heart & Soul Project puts residents at the center of community planning
For the past year, volunteers in Yale have been collecting stories and ideas from residents that organizers hope will eventually shape future community priorities.
Thumb Art Spark initiative connects artists, communities, and businesses ahead of 2027 public art celebration
Planned for September 2027, the Thumb Art Spark Celebration will bring communities across the region to highlight existing public art, showcase new projects, and give residents and visitors new ways to explore the places where they live.
Community Land Trusts help Portage residents become homeowners affordably
As the statewide housing crisis continues, communities of all sizes are looking at how to increase affordable housing options for current and future residents. In Kalamazoo County, the Portage Community Land Trust is helping residents become homeowners affordably with their new workforce housing development, Stanwood Crossings.
Free Wonderschool platform will help Michigan families find childcare faster
Scheduled to launch early 2027, the platform will connect parents to available childcare and preschool spaces with one application.
Partner Partner Content Creativity and community come together at Farmington’s new Art Park Promenade
Farmington’s Art Park Promenade connects Riley Park with the Hillside Townes development through a pedestrian-friendly space filled with landscaping, seating, and public art.
Small Business Social Hours foster success through face-to-face connection
Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Partner Partner Content How West Oakland communities grow without losing what makes them special
Growth can bring new opportunities — and pressures — to small communities. Leaders across western Oakland County share how thoughtful development, historic preservation, and community input are helping them plan for change without losing what makes their downtowns distinctive.
Hazel Park’s annual Art Fair is highlighting over 100 local artists this weekend
This year’s Hazel Park Art Fair, from August 22 to August 23, will feature over 100 local artists, food trucks, yard games, morning yoga, a charity beer tent, and much more.
Oak Park opens new event hub, celebrates years of community investment
Oak Park looks ahead after fulfilling promises to residents on the Elevate Oak Park initiative.
Yale’s Heart & Soul Project puts residents at the center of community planning
For the past year, volunteers in Yale have been collecting stories and ideas from residents that organizers hope will eventually shape future community priorities.
