Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovattions and solutions in their community.
Downtown Highland’s Adopt-a-Garden is part of the Main Street Oakland County community’s mission to encourage walkability, uplift local businesses and encourage placemaking, pride and ownership to its residents.
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.
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.
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.
Scheduled to launch early 2027, the platform will connect parents to available childcare and preschool spaces with one application.
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.
Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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.
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 looks ahead after fulfilling promises to residents on the Elevate Oak Park initiative.
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