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Little reassurance at symposium on Straits pipeline

Oil and Water Don't Mix | June 30, 2014 | By Jim Lively

On June 24, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council hosted the Northern Michigan Pipeline Symposium in Petoskey, bringing together state and national groups involved—or concerned—about the aging oil pipelines running through the Mackinac Straits. The event prov...

Join us and rally to protect the Great Lakes

Rally, Event | June 28, 2013 | By Jim Lively

MLUI and TC350, a dedicated group of local activists, are organizing "Oil & Water Don't Mix: A Rally for the Great Lakes," set for July 14 at the Bridge View Park in St. Ignace next to the Mackinac Bridge. It's an incredible opportunity to raise awareness...

This is what democracy looks like

Forward on Climate | February 28, 2013 | By Jim Lively

Fifty-six people. 27 students. 30 hours round-trip on a cramped bus. Four hours standing on the National Mall in frigid temps followed by a march to the White House. That’s what democracy looks like. It’s not always comfortable, but it sure is inspiring. ...

New bus service brings Benzie, Traverse City a little closer

Choices | November 15, 2012 | By Jim Lively

This month, two regional transportation agencies launched a partnership that makes it easier for riders to travel between Benzie County and Traverse City while leaving their cars at home. The Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) and the Benzie Transpo...

The Vision Continues

Great Towns | September 20, 2012 | By Jim Lively

Four years ago, more than 12,000 citizens shared their vision for future growth and investment in our region. The Grand Vision was discussed in terms of decades, but there has already been tremendous community action to make some of those plans a reality....

2011: A Great Year For MLUI

MLUI News | January 5, 2012 | By Jim Lively

Here are some key highlights from our three program areas in 2011....


Getting Michigan Back on Track - with Rail!

July 18, 2011 | By Jim Lively

Panel describes three proposals...

Who Dat Says New Orleans Ain’t A Great City?

Blog Archive | April 20, 2010 | By Jim Lively

I’ve attended several American Planning Association national conferences in great American cities, and I’ve always been inspired with new ideas and tools that planners are putting into practice....

BATA and the Brussels Sprouts

Blog Archive | February 10, 2010 | By Jim Lively

So he commissioned a survey to “find people that don’t currently ride the bus and ask them what it would take to get them to use our services.”
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I’m Out of the Car-Commuter Game

Blog Archive | January 22, 2010 | By Jim Lively

It’s official: I parked my dilapidated Honda Civic for the last time last May....


Benzie’s Moment of Truth

Blog Archive | December 10, 2009 | By Jim Lively

Like every other local government in Michigan, Benzie County is really feeling the state budget crunch. That’s why, earlier this year, Benzie officials decided to cut their entire planning and zoning program; it’s a “non-mandated” service, so it is an eas...

Acme Needs a Grand Vision

Blog Archive | September 14, 2009 | By Jim Lively

If the Grand Vision wanted a ‘poster community’ to illustrate the challenge of implementing the region’s new growth strategy, it would be Acme Township....

Jim Lively: Roll Out the Grand Vision!

Blog Archive | May 17, 2009 | By Jim Lively

On Tuesday May 19th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the State Theateryou can participate in an historic event: the rollout and celebration of “the final Grand Vision”-a citizen-certified plan for the next 50 years of growth in our six-county region. And the Mich...

Jim Lively: Hooray! They Don’t Want a Dam!

Blog Archive | April 28, 2009 | By Jim Lively

Last week the Grand Traverse region took a historic step toward enhancing the region’s already outstanding water resources when local leaders voted to remove three dams from the Boardman River....

Jim Lively: Fill It Out - It Is Easy (Really!)

Blog Archive | October 21, 2008 | By Jim Lively

We are looking far into the future, so don’t let current master plans, zoning, or political bickering hold you back....

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