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Vacant land in Pontiac and Royal Oak Township to be redeveloped as projects win Brownfield grants
"These brownfield grants not only provide more Michiganders with safe places to live, but they also make our communities stronger, better places for small businesses and future investment," says Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Oak Park is reaching new heights with event hub construction
Oak Park officials recently broke ground on a community event hub. The new facility, part of a parks and recreation plan dubbed Elevate Oak Park, is slated to include a band shell, a farmers' market space, a commercial kitchen, and room for year-round events.
Multi-city Nine Mile Road greenway among 11 transportation projects to win TAP grants
"These 11 projects show both the need our region has for high-quality, well-maintained walking and biking infrastructure as well as the commitment our communities have to ensuring quality of life for residents and visitors," says Amy O'Leary, executive director of SEMCOG.
More awards for Downtown Farmington as it turns its attention to the future
2025 is also the year where the general public has an opportunity to help shape the direction of downtown Farmington in the years to come.
Natural gas pipeline project to update aging system in four Metro-Detroit cities
Consumers Energy will invest $182 million to replace eight miles of outdated natural gas pipeline in four Metro Detroit cities from 2026 to 2029. The company claims this project will improve the safety and reliability of its natural gas system, but environmental advocacy groups argue that money and resources could be better invested in renewable, cleaner energy sources.
Local history projects win grants in Dearborn, Mount Clemens, Rochester, and more
“The volume of applications demonstrates the necessity of this funding,” says Larry J. Wagenaar, executive director and CEO of the Historical Society of Michigan.
LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Metro Detroit you should know about
In celebration of Pride Month, here are some businesses owned by folks in the LGBTQ+ community that you should check out.
How local musicians help connect parks and people in downtown Farmington
“That keystone moment of creating Riley Park has led downtown Farmington down the direction of creating this network of other cool little public nodes, like Dinan Park and the Masonic park, and connecting them,” says John Bry, Program Coordinator at Main Street Oakland County.
Placemaking projects, caregivers, and youth sports latest to benefit from Detroit area endowment
“From transportation for caregivers and construction of an accessible nature trail, to coaching for girls field hockey and inclusive theater performances, these grants demonstrate the positive impact that can happen when donors, philanthropy, communities and nonprofits work together,” says Community Foundation President Nicole Sherard-Freeman.
Vacant land in Pontiac and Royal Oak Township to be redeveloped as projects win Brownfield grants
"These brownfield grants not only provide more Michiganders with safe places to live, but they also make our communities stronger, better places for small businesses and future investment," says Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Oak Park is reaching new heights with event hub construction
Oak Park officials recently broke ground on a community event hub. The new facility, part of a parks and recreation plan dubbed Elevate Oak Park, is slated to include a band shell, a farmers' market space, a commercial kitchen, and room for year-round events.
Multi-city Nine Mile Road greenway among 11 transportation projects to win TAP grants
"These 11 projects show both the need our region has for high-quality, well-maintained walking and biking infrastructure as well as the commitment our communities have to ensuring quality of life for residents and visitors," says Amy O'Leary, executive director of SEMCOG.
More awards for Downtown Farmington as it turns its attention to the future
2025 is also the year where the general public has an opportunity to help shape the direction of downtown Farmington in the years to come.
Natural gas pipeline project to update aging system in four Metro-Detroit cities
Consumers Energy will invest $182 million to replace eight miles of outdated natural gas pipeline in four Metro Detroit cities from 2026 to 2029. The company claims this project will improve the safety and reliability of its natural gas system, but environmental advocacy groups argue that money and resources could be better invested in renewable, cleaner energy sources.
Local history projects win grants in Dearborn, Mount Clemens, Rochester, and more
“The volume of applications demonstrates the necessity of this funding,” says Larry J. Wagenaar, executive director and CEO of the Historical Society of Michigan.
LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Metro Detroit you should know about
In celebration of Pride Month, here are some businesses owned by folks in the LGBTQ+ community that you should check out.
How local musicians help connect parks and people in downtown Farmington
“That keystone moment of creating Riley Park has led downtown Farmington down the direction of creating this network of other cool little public nodes, like Dinan Park and the Masonic park, and connecting them,” says John Bry, Program Coordinator at Main Street Oakland County.
Placemaking projects, caregivers, and youth sports latest to benefit from Detroit area endowment
“From transportation for caregivers and construction of an accessible nature trail, to coaching for girls field hockey and inclusive theater performances, these grants demonstrate the positive impact that can happen when donors, philanthropy, communities and nonprofits work together,” says Community Foundation President Nicole Sherard-Freeman.
