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
What a fascinating session. Debra Horner of U of M Ford School of Public Policy talked about the survey the school does of every local government
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
In this session, Charles Mitchell, senior assistant city attorney for the city of Denver, CO, gave an overview of how legalization of marijuana
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