Western Region

Downtown living is drawing more people.

Downtowns are attracting new residents across the U.P.

?A trend that is occurring around the country is being played out right here in the U.P. Living downtown is drawing more people together while revitalizing and energizing the downtown districts.

Winter driving is often challenging.
App might make winter driving easier

Source: Mlive.com

The state of Michigan is working on building its trail systems.
State taking suggestions on name for trail from Detroit to the U.P.

Source: Mlive.com

Scott MacInnes will work with the Michigan Municipal League to help U.P. towns.
MacInnes hired by Michigan Municipal League
A packed house at UIX Detroit.
Thirteen doable ideas for cities from first ever Urban Innovation Exchange

Last week, a group of innovators behind small scale, place-based projects around the country convened in Detroit and talked about what works in their cities.

The future of energy in the U.P. is uncertain.
Michigan’s U.P. goes head-to-head with its energy future

Source: Midwest Energy News

New construction means new jobs.
New trade school being built in western U.P.

Source: UpperMichigansSource.com

Great Lakes stewardship programs focus on place-based education.
Place-based education motivates students by connecting learning to community
Local restaurants build chains in Marquette

Some U.P. entrepreneurs are doing what it takes to build in the restaurant business in the U.P., creating new chains out of successful restaurants. 

Rocks and minerals abound in the U.P.
Keweenaw offers rocks, ghosts and mysticism to travelers

Source: Detroit Free Press

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