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		January 10, 2012 | By Glenn Puit
		Faster, Direct Lines Target Commuters...
		
	 
 
	
	
		
		
		Sure, this region has a long way to go. But developers, public officials, non-profits, and volunteers are starting to work together to grow in ways that align with citizens' values....
		
	 
 
	
	
		
		
		Here are some key highlights from our three program areas in 2011....
		
	 
 
	
	
		
		
		What if neighborhoods allowed anyone to park on their streets, charged a fee, then used the money to make improvements in their communities? The money could be used for sidewalk repair, installing streetlights, or making changes to roadways to encourage s...
		
	 
 
	
	
		
		
		Maureen Robinson learned first-hand that there is a way out of poverty after getting involved in the Traverse Bay Poverty Reduction Initiative (PRI)....
		
	 
 
	
		
	
	
		
		December 8, 2011 | By Jim Dulzo
		Widespread cost overruns, falling gas prices, slowing demand pose threats...
		
	 
 
	
	
		
		
		The Bay Area Transit Authority (BATA) unveiled on Wednesday a groundbreaking study aimed at improving our region’s largest bus system....
		
	 
 
	
		
	
	
		
		December 2, 2011 | By Glenn Puit
		But an election leaves a fourth unable to regulate land use...
		
	 
 
	
		
	
	
		
		December 2, 2011 | By Glenn Puit
		Researchers respond to hundreds of queries from Manistee, Benzie...
		
	 
 
	
		
	
	
		
		November 30, 2011 | By Jim Dulzo
		Birkholz poised for Snyder’s possible push for turbine ‘regulatory framework’...
		
	 
 
	
		
	
	
		
		November 8, 2011 | By Glenn Puit
		Pioneering program provides low-cost weatherization, zero-percent loans...
		
	 
 
	
		
	
	
		
		October 28, 2011 | By Glenn Puit
		Shows strong support for public transit, rail....
		
	 
 
	
		
	
	
		
		October 12, 2011 | By Jim Dulzo
		Brader says environmental, economic sustainability are top goals...
		
	 
 
	
		
	
	
		
		October 7, 2011 | By Glenn Puit
		Author says conscious consumers must become engaged citizens...
		
	 
 
	
		
	
	
		
		September 29, 2011 | By Jim Dulzo
		Citizens committee meets Monday as leaders, residents eye big report...
		
	 
 
	
		
	
	
		
		September 15, 2011 | By Jim Dulzo
		Wayne Vermilya is questioning the wisdom of a $2.5 billion coal plant in Rogers City...
		
	 
 
	
		
	
	
		
		September 13, 2011 | By Jim Dulzo
		Old World method would trim coal power, cut energy costs, aid prosperity...
		
	 
 
	
		
	
	
		
		August 30, 2011 | By Glenn Puit
		Firm cites more wind lease participation, stronger public support in those areas...
		
	 
 
	
		
	
	
		
		August 29, 2011 | By Glenn Puit
		Unique regional initiative may find some tentative answers...
		
	 
 
	
		
	
	
		
		
		D.C.’s cuts could challenge growth of local food projects...
		
	 
 
						 
						
					 
				 
				
			 
			