As mayor of Gary, Indiana, Karen Freeman-Wilson has dealt with her fair share of “squeaky wheels” – citizens who regularly
Bruce Katz has poured his years of experience dealing with the challenges and opportunities of global urbanization into his latest book, The New
Four communities made it to the finals in this year’s Community Excellence Award competition. At Convention, they showcased the creativity
Downtowns are important and Patrice Frey would know. As president and CEO of the National Main Street Center, she has spent years studying their
By Luke Forrest Walkable downtowns and main streets are highly desirable qualities in today’s communities. But how do you move your community in
Among the wide array of activities at Convention, three League affiliates are offering a chance to get together for breakfast and engaging
The League’s exciting 2018 Convention is almost here! For the first time, we’re partnering with Michigan Association of Planning to
Getting a chance to unwind and chat with new and old friends is an important part of the Convention experience. This year, we’ve planned
Grab your walking shoes or bike and get ready for an up-close exploration of positive developments in the Grand Rapids area! Mobile tours at this
As the first female to lead the city of Gary, Indiana—and Indiana’s first African-American female mayor—Karen Freeman-Wilson brings a