http://letssavemichigan.com en Copyright 2013 2013-05-07T19:39:04+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/te-ta-7-grand-river-arts-walk-a-valuable-corridor-for-downtown-jackson/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/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. 2013-05-07T18:39:04+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/its-about-place-contest-winner-update-fat-garden-gets-ready-for-spring/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/its-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. 2013-05-02T16:25:26+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/janes-walk-is-happening-in-michigan-may-4-5-find-one-near-you/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/janes-walk-is-happening-in-michigan-may-4-5-find-one-near-you/ Jane's Walk is happening soon! It's time to get out your walking shoes and find the Jane's Walk nearest you. 2013-04-25T17:42:59+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/te-ta-example-6-benton-harbor-beautification-project/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/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. 2013-04-18T13:23:18+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/attention-u.p.-placemaking-devotees/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/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. 2013-04-10T12:50:12+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/gearing-up-for-the-2013-detroit-design-festival/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/gearing-up-for-the-2013-detroit-design-festival/ The Detroit Design Festival hits the Motor City again this September 18th-23rd. 2013-04-08T20:54:31+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/te-ta-example-5-the-life-death-and-life-of-bay-citys/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/te-ta-example-5-the-life-death-and-life-of-bay-citys/ 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. 2013-04-03T04:54:15+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/apply-by-april-10th-to-the-pure-michigan-social-challenge/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/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. 2013-04-02T15:16:01+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/popup-placemaking-managing-risk1/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/popup-placemaking-managing-risk1/ 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. 2013-04-01T19:21:33+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/inside-scoop-from-janes-walk-director-denise-pinto/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/inside-scoop-from-janes-walk-director-denise-pinto/ 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. 2013-03-25T14:13:37+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/popup-placemaking-managing-risk/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/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. 2013-03-21T16:39:32+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/twitter-town-hall-tomorrow-1-2pm-experts-talk-popup-placemaking/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/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. 2013-03-18T07:30:05+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/LSMpopups/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/LSMpopups/ 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 2013-03-11T19:49:53+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/novi-receives-741200/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/novi-receives-741200/ The City of Novi receives its largest nonmotorized grant to date--more thumbs up for transportation alternatives and enhancements. 2013-03-11T13:22:06+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/water-unpollution-example-3-why-we-te-ta-is-important/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/water-unpollution-example-3-why-we-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. 2013-03-01T13:47:18+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/te-ta-example-2-safe-routes-to-school/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/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. 2013-02-22T17:30:36+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/urban-planning-geeks-take-to-the-streets/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/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! 2013-02-20T14:35:54+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/transportation-alternatives-and-ice-cream/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/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 2013-02-13T20:14:55+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/cars-a-bad-romance/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/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? 2013-02-05T21:10:15+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/making-the-grand-river-grand-again/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/making-the-grand-river-grand-again/ An initiative to restore the rapids of Grand River could mean good things for the environment, the economy and recreational activities in Grand Rapids. 2013-01-25T17:57:11+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/a-piece-of-the-regional-transit-puzzle-lahood-announces-25-million-for-m-1/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/a-piece-of-the-regional-transit-puzzle-lahood-announces-25-million-for-m-1/ This morning, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announces $25 million for light rail in Detroit. Learn how you can be a part of the regional effort to connect our communities through transit. 2013-01-18T15:06:25+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/a-bountiful-week-for-detroit-175-million-announced-for-future-city-and-ligh/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/a-bountiful-week-for-detroit-175-million-announced-for-future-city-and-ligh/ Comprehensive long-term city planning, Woodward light rail, and something to the tune of $175 million. A big week for the D. 2013-01-11T20:30:26+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/rta-update-significant-steps-towards-regional-transit-in-southeast-michigan/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/rta-update-significant-steps-towards-regional-transit-in-southeast-michigan/ 2012-12-07T16:24:29+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/lets-pass-regional-transit-authority/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/lets-pass-regional-transit-authority/ 2012-12-05T14:27:25+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/new-award-in-its-about-place-contest-saline-alley-project/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/new-award-in-its-about-place-contest-saline-alley-project/ Saline design team looks to beautify downtown 2012-11-28T15:38:54+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/its-about-place-update-scripps-park-formerly-canfield-social-yard/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/its-about-place-update-scripps-park-formerly-canfield-social-yard/ Organizers get community feedback in planning process 2012-10-10T16:47:54+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/its-about-place-update-old-hartland-high-school/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/its-about-place-update-old-hartland-high-school/ Students, seniors and bright colors liven up community space 2012-10-04T14:15:25+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/its-about-place-update-fatty-lumpkins-fat-garden/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/its-about-place-update-fatty-lumpkins-fat-garden/ Public garden space does its due diligence to keep project on track 2012-10-02T12:04:22+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/dlectricity-to-light-up-midtown-detroit/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/dlectricity-to-light-up-midtown-detroit/ The new festival will bring in local, national and international artists to do over 35 projects October 5th & 6th 2012-09-27T13:09:43+00:00 http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/more-americans-embracing-urban-cycling/ http://letssavemichigan.com/blog/entry/more-americans-embracing-urban-cycling/ Total number of annual bike trips has tripled since 1977 2012-09-14T19:17:46+00:00