My Website https://www.midmichigansustainability.org RSS feeds for My Website 60 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/119/Affordability-and-Diversity-in-Urban-Housing.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=119 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=119&PortalID=0&TabID=96 Affordability and Diversity in Urban Housing https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/119/Affordability-and-Diversity-in-Urban-Housing.aspx The School of Planning, Design, & Construction at Michigan State University is hosting an International Urban Housing Research Symposium on Thursday, April 7th, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Snyder Hall Room C 20, Michigan State University, 362 Bogue St., East Lansing, MI 48825. Dr. Tan from Singapore will present the social housing in Singapore and Dr. Mihee Kim from South Korea will present university-based retirement communities and aging in place around the university. More Information Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:08:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:119 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/120/2016-Pedestrian-and-Bicyclist-Safety-Conference.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=120 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=120&PortalID=0&TabID=96 2016 Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Conference https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/120/2016-Pedestrian-and-Bicyclist-Safety-Conference.aspx The Office of Highway Safety Planning is hosting the 2016 Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Conference on April 29-30, 2016 in Mt. Pleasant at the Comfort Inn and Suites. Featured sessions: bike law and relations with law enforcement, organizing a safe group bike ride, Grand Rapids' Best Practices for a Bike Safety Campaign, Beyond the Bike Lane Engineering applications, and Cycle Savvy, among others Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:120 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/121/Bicycle-Friendly-America-Conference.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=121 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=121&PortalID=0&TabID=96 Bicycle Friendly America Conference https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/121/Bicycle-Friendly-America-Conference.aspx Michigan State University presents the Bicycle Friendly America Conference May 19, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center. Gain expert advice to become a bike friendly community, business, or university. Fri, 04 Mar 2016 11:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:121 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/117/Reclaiming-Vacant-Properties-Conference.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=117 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=117&PortalID=0&TabID=96 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/117/Reclaiming-Vacant-Properties-Conference.aspx Date: May 19-21, 2015 Location: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Dr W, Detroit, MI Held every 18 months, the Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference is the sole national conference dedicated to helping communities overcome vacant, blighted properties. It attracts and connects professionals from many interrelated fields, including community development, urban policy, code enforcement, affordable housing, land banking, urban planning, economic development and public safety. More information about the Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference and the full press release are available at the Center for Community Progress.  Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:117 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/116/East-Lansing-2030-Collegeville-Re-Envisioned-Making-it-Real.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=116 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=116&PortalID=0&TabID=96 East Lansing 2030: Collegeville Re-Envisioned: Making it Real https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/116/East-Lansing-2030-Collegeville-Re-Envisioned-Making-it-Real.aspx Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015 Location: Eli and Edith Broad Art Museum, MSU, 547 East Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824   On Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the Making it Real Museum event, attendees will explore how the themes and ideas in the exhibition relate to the current efforts of designers, developers, government officials and citizens to shape the future of East Lansing. MORE INFORMATION Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:42:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:116 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/115/MAP-Spring-Institute-2015-Equity-Summit.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=115 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=115&PortalID=0&TabID=96 MAP Spring Institute 2015: Equity Summit https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/115/MAP-Spring-Institute-2015-Equity-Summit.aspx Date: April 9, 2015  Location: Lansing Radisson, 111 North Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 Registration: Registration and more information at MIPlanning.org Save the date for the Michigan Association of Planning's Equity Summit II!  MAP continues its commitment to provide inspirational national speakers and state and local planning and equity experts to provide professional planners and local decision makers with the necessary tools to create prosperous, safe, healthy, and equitable places. The agenda is taking shape: hear from national expert Anita Hairston, AICP, Associate Director, PolicyLink, who will discuss priorities that relate to promoting equitable and fair infrastructure investments, with a focus on transportation.Registration and more information at MIPlanning.org Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:115 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/114/2015-Great-Lakes-Conference.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=114 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=114&PortalID=0&TabID=96 2015 Great Lakes Conference https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/114/2015-Great-Lakes-Conference.aspx Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing, MI 48824 Registration: Registration is available online. To register by phone, call 517-353-3742. The event is free and open to the public. The MSU Institute of Water Research is hosting the 25th annual Great Lakes Conference on March 10, 2015. This day-long event will address current key topic issues, reflect on the status of the Great Lakes over the last 25 years, and highlight some of the latest research and management efforts being developed for the Great Lakes and its surrounding watershed. Mon, 16 Feb 2015 14:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:114 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/113/Training-Op-MAP-Zoning-Board-of-Appeals-Beyond-the-Basics.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=113 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=113&PortalID=0&TabID=96 Training Op! MAP Zoning Board of Appeals: Beyond the Basics https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/113/Training-Op-MAP-Zoning-Board-of-Appeals-Beyond-the-Basics.aspx Date: 5 - 8 pm, March 5, 2015 Location: Hampton Inn & Suites, 2200 Hampton Pl, Okemos, MI 48864 Register: Information & Registration  Quasi-judicial functions of the zoning process are handled by the Zoning Board of Appeals. This interactive, case study based workshop goes into greater depth on the issues of practical difficulty and unnecessary hardship. Recent case law is also discussed, along with a summary of voting and membership requirements, and other procedural requirements unique to ZBA operation. Fri, 13 Feb 2015 14:28:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:113 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/112/20th-Annual-Quiet-Water-Symposium-is-March-7.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=112 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=112&PortalID=0&TabID=96 20th Annual Quiet Water Symposium is March 7! https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/112/20th-Annual-Quiet-Water-Symposium-is-March-7.aspx The Quiet Water Symposium celebrates non-motorized outdoor recreation and a shared concern for our Great Lakes environment. It is also part of Michigan State University's Agriculture and Natural Resources Week.  This year, it is on March 7, 2015 at the MSU Pavilion. Go to www.quietwatersymposium.org for more information. Tue, 10 Feb 2015 14:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:112 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/111/Red-Cedar-River-Corridor-Trail-Plan.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=111 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=111&PortalID=0&TabID=96 Red Cedar River Corridor Trail Plan https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/111/Red-Cedar-River-Corridor-Trail-Plan.aspx See a brief summary of the Red Cedar River Corridor Trail Plan that was developed by students at MSU. The plan highlights many of the natural resources within the Williamstown Twp and Williamston and how community members would benefit from such a trial. Video: http://ow.ly/IbaqO Plan: http://bit.ly/1BADL5T Press: http://bit.ly/1BvCHxJ Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:111 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/110/Land-Use-Lunch-Feb-6th-Water.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=110 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=110&PortalID=0&TabID=96 Land Use Lunch Feb 6th: Water! https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/110/Land-Use-Lunch-Feb-6th-Water.aspx Ugh!  Remember the algae blooms on Lake Erie last summer?  How people in several Ohio cities couldn't drink their water for weeks?    That and other issues of interaction between people and the lakes is the topic for the February Mid-MEAC Land Use Lunch.   Margaret Kalcic, an expert in nutrient loading in Lake Erie watersheds, will speak to us about larger issues of watershed management, and especially the interaction between farming practices and water quality downstream.   Mid-MEAC's Land Use Lunches begin at noon and are held at Michigan Environmental Council's  (MEC) conference room of the MEC building, at 602 W Ionia.  (corner of Pine and Ionia.) All are welcome; a light lunch is available for a light donation. A researcher with the Graham Sustainability Institute at the University of Michigan, Margaret  has studied agricultural conservation practices for smaller watersheds, and in the human dimensions of watershed management.  As a part of her dissertation work she interviewed farmers to better understand their perceptions of conservation and targeting.  Her current modeling work in the watersheds draining to western Lake Erie allows her to engage agricultural stakeholders and build scenarios of conservation efforts that may alleviate harmful algal blooms. For more information about the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council (Mid-MEAC) Land Use Lunch Series, go to midmeac.org. Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:07:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:110 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/107/Merts-Specialty-Meats-Opens-on-MichiganGrand-River-Avenue-Corridor.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=107 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=107&PortalID=0&TabID=96 Mert's Specialty Meats Opens on Michigan/Grand River Avenue Corridor! https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/107/Merts-Specialty-Meats-Opens-on-MichiganGrand-River-Avenue-Corridor.aspx Via the Lansing State Journal, Locally owned butcher shop, Mert's Specialty Meats opens a second location on the Corridor! Just a few years ago, the family owned business opened a butcher shop after a local grocery chain closed and now they've expanded to two locations on the Corridor. What a great story about this region! What's even cooler is that this business is in a new building that's a redevelopment project partnership between the Ingham County Land Bank, the City of Lansing and Scott Gillespie (developer).  Great news all around!  Tue, 05 Aug 2014 12:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:107 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/106/East-Lansing-considers-1-percent-fee-for-public-art-on-new-developments.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=106 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=106&PortalID=0&TabID=96 East Lansing considers 1 percent fee for public art on new developments https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/106/East-Lansing-considers-1-percent-fee-for-public-art-on-new-developments.aspx From the Lansing State Journal:  The City of East Lansing is considering a proposal called "Percent for Art" that would require 1% of the total cost of future developments to be set aside for public art. To read the rest of the story, click here.  Fri, 01 Aug 2014 15:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:106 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/105/Regional-Dashboard-being-Developed-for-Tri-County-Area.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=105 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=105&PortalID=0&TabID=96 Regional Dashboard being Developed for Tri-County Area https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/105/Regional-Dashboard-being-Developed-for-Tri-County-Area.aspx A web‐based Dashboard displaying metrics of prosperity is under development, in accordance with the Regional Prosperity Initiative grant.   Lansing, July 3, 2014: Six prominent organizations—consisting of Capital Area Michigan Works!, LEAP, Inc., Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Lansing Community College, Michigan State University and the Tri‐ County Regional Planning Commission—joined forces in an effort to establish a five‐year Economic Prosperity Plan after being awarded a $155,000 grant from the State of Michigan; they were dubbed the Greater Lansing Regional Prosperity Initiative.   Per the Regional Prosperity Initiative Grant, the group is also developing a Dashboard webpage to show community progress in the tri‐county area, with input from local economic development professionals. After meetings designed to define regional prosperity, four pillars, or areas, were identified as important to track with a Dashboard; and in turn help the region to achieve prosperity. The four pillars established are Economy and Financial Health; Education and Talent; Health and Environment; Culture and Lifestyle. These pillars will be measured and displayed to the public using a Dashboard webpage (to be linked to TCRPC’s site, www.mitcrpc.org). The Dashboard is a series of widgets, or interactive graphs and tables, which will be easy to interpret by the public.   After a request for proposals was sent out, the company that will be collecting measureable data, Munetrix, has begun the data collection process. The next step is to develop the webpage itself. Once developed, the Dashboard page will be unveiled at a summit event on October 21. This event will also include the unveiling of the Five‐Year Regional Prosperity Plan. The Lansing Tri‐County Regional Economic Partnership (LTREP), LEAP, Inc., and Tri‐County Regional Planning Commission convene to discuss regional prosperity and the aspects of the grant on the third Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. at the offices of the Tri‐County Regional Planning Commission, which is located at 3135 Pine Tree Road, Lansing. Meetings are open to the public and interested businesses and agencies are encouraged to participate. Discussions will continue monthly at LTREP meetings, the next event being July 17. Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:105 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/104/The-Hatching-Celebrates-One-Year-of-Investing-in-Local-Entrepreneurship.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=104 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=104&PortalID=0&TabID=96 The Hatching Celebrates One Year of Investing in Local Entrepreneurship https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/104/The-Hatching-Celebrates-One-Year-of-Investing-in-Local-Entrepreneurship.aspx The Hatching is a community effort to support and cultivate local entrepreneurs. It brings ideas from concept to reality in an effort to make the Lansing region the premier area for startup activity. It all starts with one idea.  In its first year, the Hatching has created 12 companies, 18 jobs and 720 people engaged in the process all for an investment of just $20,000! Congratulations on your first year!! Mon, 07 Jul 2014 12:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:104 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/103/August-27-2014-Safe-Routes-to-Schools-Workshop-Open-to-the-Public.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=103 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=103&PortalID=0&TabID=96 August 27, 2014 Safe Routes to Schools Workshop Open to the Public https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/103/August-27-2014-Safe-Routes-to-Schools-Workshop-Open-to-the-Public.aspx Tri-County Regional Planning Commision is hosting a "Safe Routes to Schools" on August 27, 2014 from 9am - 12pm at the TCRPC Offices, 3135 Pine Tree Road, Suite 2C, Lansing 48911.  Training includes how to: • Develop SR2S education, encouragement, enforcement and engineering programs • Build a strong SR2S planning team • Conduct an effective walking audit • Develop an SR2S action plan and as well as a funding application. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TRAINING IS FREE Follow the Link to Register Questions: Contact April Morrison-Harke at 517.908.3832, amorrison-harke@michiganfitness.org Mon, 07 Jul 2014 12:29:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:103 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/102/From-the-LSJ-Whats-next-for-Michigan-Avenue.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=102 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=102&PortalID=0&TabID=96 From the LSJ: What's next for Michigan Avenue? https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/102/From-the-LSJ-Whats-next-for-Michigan-Avenue.aspx From the Lansing State Journal:  Four months ago, planners unveiled their vision for a new Michigan Avenue: Tree-lined streets, mixed-use buildings and a rapid bus line. Those ideas are meant to place the major east-west corridor squarely in the sights of developers and municipal leaders, who want to improve neighborhoods, attract new businesses and better link cities and townships between downtown Lansing and Webberville. The entire 20-mile stretch, which includes Grand River Avenue and M-43 to the east, has attracted significant attention during the past year. The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission held two public forums last year to come up with ideas about improving land use, the environment and public transit. Mon, 07 Jul 2014 12:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:102 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/101/2014-MICHIGAN-ENERGY-FAIR-is-coming-to-Mid-Michigan-June-27-28-2014-at-the-Ingham-County-Fairgrounds-in-Mason.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=101 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=101&PortalID=0&TabID=96 2014 MICHIGAN ENERGY FAIR is coming to Mid-Michigan June 27 & 28, 2014 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds in Mason https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/101/2014-MICHIGAN-ENERGY-FAIR-is-coming-to-Mid-Michigan-June-27-28-2014-at-the-Ingham-County-Fairgrounds-in-Mason.aspx The 2014 Michigan Energy Fair is scheduled for June 27 & 28, 2014 on the grounds of the Ingham County Fairgrounds and features two days of educational workshops, opportunities to meet with the leading energy vendors, regional tours and some fun social events. The registration fee for this event is just $10.00 with children 18 and under FREE.  Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association members can attend for free and volunteers who help out for at least 3 1/2 hours are also given free admission. The GLREA website has complete information about the event including registration, volunteer sign up and directions. Vendors are still welcome to submit an application for a booth as a few spaces are available.  Don't miss out on the banquet with great food from Amy's Catering, beer from Dark House Brewing and music from Mid-Michigan's Grand River Band.  Any questions can be directed to Del Bachert: 269.384.9915.  Mon, 23 Jun 2014 15:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:101 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/100/New-Pure-Michigan-buses-promote-tourism-ridership.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=100 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=100&PortalID=0&TabID=96 New 'Pure Michigan" buses promote tourism, ridership https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/100/New-Pure-Michigan-buses-promote-tourism-ridership.aspx From Capital Gains Lansing.  While the brand new Indian Trails buses aren't unusual, their new décor is. The buses are usually decorated with the Indian Trails logo, but these eight new motorcoaches are dolled up with giant photos depicting some of Michigan's most popular travel destinations, and the Pure Michigan logo. Mon, 23 Jun 2014 15:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:100 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/99/35-million-in-grants-to-Great-Lakes-Capital-Fund-to-revitalize-neighborhoods.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=99 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=99&PortalID=0&TabID=96 $35 million in grants to Great Lakes Capital Fund to revitalize neighborhoods https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/99/35-million-in-grants-to-Great-Lakes-Capital-Fund-to-revitalize-neighborhoods.aspx From Capital Gains Lansing. The Great Lakes Capital Fund (GLCF) has received $35 million through Federal New Market Tax Credits. The tax credit is a huge source of funding that will support job creation and development. Mon, 23 Jun 2014 15:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:99 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/98/Executive-Director-of-GLHC-to-Speak-About-Mid-Michigan-Housing-Plan.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=98 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=98&PortalID=0&TabID=96 Executive Director of GLHC to Speak About Mid-Michigan Housing Plan https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/98/Executive-Director-of-GLHC-to-Speak-About-Mid-Michigan-Housing-Plan.aspx The Greater Lansing Housing Coalition is moving along with research and development of the ICE 5-Year Fair and Affordable Housing Plan. Lansing, Michigan (I-Newswire) June 10, 2014 - Affordable housing in Mid-Michigan is under scrutiny, but is poised for improvement in the coming five years. Katherine Draper, Executive Director of the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition, along with her staff, will be available during the months of July and August to speak about the upcoming 5-year plan, named "ICE Affordable Housing Initiatives: The Next Five Years." They specifically plan to speak with groups interested in sustainability, housing, community growth and improvement, and assistance for families and individuals. Katherine and her staff will address the current housing situation, predictions and forecasts for future population and housing growth, and options for improving housing affordability. The GLHC staff will specifically discuss how the 5-year plan will impact and benefit various communities and industries in the Mid-Michigan region. Everyone from young adults to seniors is affected by the availability of affordable housing. People in Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties are still recovering from both the recession and the housing collapse of 2007, so it is important to address how ICE Affordable Housing Initiatives: the Next Five Years will benefit everyone. "This initiative affects all people in the Mid-Michigan area. We want the community to know how they will be impacted. It is important to us that people are aware of what is happening in their community and how they can help, because the availability of affordable housing affects everyone, even if not directly," stresses Draper. If your group is looking for someone to speak in-depth about the upcoming fair and affordable housing plan, contact the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition at 517-372-5982. The GLHC staff will work with you on how to best share the information that will be included in the 5-year plan and what it could mean to members of your organization in particular. ### The Tri-County 5-Year Fair and Affordable Housing Plan (FAHP) is termed "ICE" because of the specific focus on Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties. The Greater Lansing Housing Coalition was founded in 1989 as a non-profit community development corporation. Its mission is to help Tri-County communities prosper by providing housing assistance, revitalizing neighborhoods, and empowering residents through education and counseling. Since 1995, GLHC has acquired, rehabilitated or constructed, and sold more than 185 single-family homes to income-eligible, first-time home buyers. The GLHC also has four area housing subsidiaries with 260 apartments to assist low-income seniors, disabled persons and others needing affordable apartments. In addition to helping people obtain fair, safe and affordable housing, the GLHC offers a MSHDA-certified comprehensive counseling program to the community, including credit, foreclosure and homebuyer counseling, at no cost. To learn more, visit www.glhc.org or call 517-372-5980. Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:98 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/97/Lansing-receives-Investing-in-Manufacturing-Communities-Partnership-Designation.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=97 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=97&PortalID=0&TabID=96 Lansing receives Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Designation https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/97/Lansing-receives-Investing-in-Manufacturing-Communities-Partnership-Designation.aspx From Capital Gains, Lansing has received an exciting growth opportunity in the form of an Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Designation. Because of this designation, Lansing and 12 other counties will now have access to $1.3 billion in federal funding to help support manufacturing jobs and growth. The designation brings with it preference to receive funding in areas such as, automotive efficiency and safety, road repairs and infrastructure improvements and more. Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:51:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:97 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/96/TCRPC-Spring-2014-Newsletter-Available-Online.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=96 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=96&PortalID=0&TabID=96 TCRPC Spring 2014 Newsletter Available Online https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/96/TCRPC-Spring-2014-Newsletter-Available-Online.aspx Tri-County Regional Planning Commission has published the Spring 2014 Newsletter and it is available online for your review.  Mon, 09 Jun 2014 11:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:96 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/95/MMPGS-Clinton-County-Showcase-Planned-for-June-19-2014.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=95 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=95&PortalID=0&TabID=96 MMPGS Clinton County Showcase Planned for June 19, 2014 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/95/MMPGS-Clinton-County-Showcase-Planned-for-June-19-2014.aspx The Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability is pleased to announce that our summer event will be held on June 19, 2014 from 12pm - 2pm at the Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer Building in St. John's, Clinton County.   The Showcase is open to the public and everyone is invited to join us for lunch and an update on the sustainability efforts ongoing in Clinton County. Tri-County Regional Planning Commission has arranged for a shuttle service from the Lansing area.  To RSVP for the lunch and/or the shuttle, please send an email to reception@mitcrpc.org or call (517) 393-0342. For the event flyer, please click here.  Thu, 29 May 2014 13:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:95 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/94/MMPGS-Announces-A-Regional-Study-of-Affordable-Housing-Summation-and-Evidence-Based-Suggestions.aspx#Comments 0 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=96&ModuleID=468&ArticleID=94 https://www.midmichigansustainability.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=94&PortalID=0&TabID=96 MMPGS Announces "A Regional Study of Affordable Housing: Summation and Evidence-Based Suggestions" https://www.midmichigansustainability.org/News/tabid/96/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/94/MMPGS-Announces-A-Regional-Study-of-Affordable-Housing-Summation-and-Evidence-Based-Suggestions.aspx The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, grant administrator for the Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability, is pleased to announce the findings of "A Regional Study of Affordable Housing" at a presentation today before a large group of regional housing stakeholders. The study was designed and implemented by Suk-Kyung Kim, Ph.D.,  Assistant Professor at Michigan State University's School of Planning, Design, and Construction with support from research partners Katherine Draper, Susan Moriarty, and Jaechoon Lee, Ph.D. with the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition. The full presentation is available here (PDF) with supplemental material here (PDF).  Wed, 28 May 2014 09:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:94