Community Development

Partner Content Cassopolis has made many improvements, including to its downtown, but housing remains an issue.

How some Michigan communities are using ARPA dollars


Longform The Chippewa and Marquette II Hydro-Jet head to Mackinac Island side by side.

On the horizon: The first electric Mackinac Island ferry


Feature Story Lofts@128

A new housing option in Hastings


Feature Story Candice Smith

Strolling Storytelling


Feature Story quietwaters

Making noise over silent sports


Feature Story Officials have been working to reinvigorate downtown Blissfield. First Thursdays is part of their efforts.

First Thursdays bring people to downtown Blissfield


Longform Hop Lot has become a popular winter destination on the Leelanau Peninsula.

Hop Lot Brewing Co. finds success with Up North vibe


Feature Story Mundos 305 is west of downtown Traverse City.

Brewing success in Traverse City


Development News The Allendale campus of Grand Valley State University.
Feature Story biggbytower

Biggby Coffee expands its footprint in rural Michigan


Feature Story A mural depicting a chapter of Ironwood history.

Rural towns across Michigan embrace placemaking