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In MI Downtown

Michigan Downtown Association

In MI Downtown features impactful projects and programs happening in downtowns throughout the State of Michigan. IMD is a production of the Michigan Downtown Association.

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In MI Downtown - Livable Winter Cities

In MI Downtown ·

2023/01/06

Does your downtown district remain full of activity during the post-holiday colder winter months? You can make a difference in retaining vibrancy following best practices from the Winter Cities Guidebook. Learn more from Patrick Coleman of the Winter Cities Institute and North of 45 about strategies to combat those winter blues! This episode of In MI Downtown is a must-listen for any Michigan community that experiences the effects of cold, snow, wind and sunless days!

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00:31:39

In MI Downtown - Make Downtown Merry, Bright and Busy

In MI Downtown ·

2022/12/06

Downtowns need to remain relevant during the holiday shopping season (and beyond) as customers respond to latest trends and alternate methods. Special events, promotions and displays contribute to making a downtown merry, bright and busy during this important season of the calendar. We've captured stories from all over Michigan - from Charlevoix to Farmington and Spring Lake to Romeo - that help illustrate the unique opportunity downtown organizations have to attract holiday revelers.

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00:22:06

In MI Downtown - Middle Village Micro Market...

In MI Downtown ·

2022/11/01

Downtown Lansing launched the Middle Village Micro Market in 2021 and it's success has been phenomenal so far! Cathleen Edgerly, Executive Director of Downtown Lansing, Inc., and Julie Reinhardt, Director of Downtown Community Development, discuss the process to open this unique business incubator, what the experience is like for its "Villagers" and how its success is leading to another amazing incubator project.

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00:21:42

In MI Downtown - Fall Conference Preview and Muskegon...

In MI Downtown ·

2022/09/22

This November 3 and 4, the Michigan Downtown Association will host its annual conference on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan in Downtown Muskegon. Listen in to find out more about conference highlights and to discover what there is to see and do nearby to make your stay more fun!

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00:23:42

In MI Downtown - Downtown Bay City "Goes To Pot"

In MI Downtown ·

2022/08/18

Recreational marijuana dispensaries have sprouted up all over the State of Michigan since being legalized in 2018. Yet, many communities have removed themselves from contention for a location by opting out, as permitted by law. Are these communities overlooking an economic development opportunity? In this episode of In MI Downtown, we discuss as a case study one community's experience with attracting recreational marijuana dispensaries to its downtown. Listen in as Marjo Jaroch, DDA Executive

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00:23:12

In MI Downtown - Downtown Charlevoix Update and MDA...

In MI Downtown ·

2022/05/12

In this episode, MDA Executive Director Dana Walker asks Charlevoix DDA Executive Director Lindsey Dotson about some amazing projects happening in Downtown Charlevoix and follows up with a preview of the MDA's Summer Workshop to be held on Friday, June 3. Learn why you won't want to miss a visit to Downtown Charlevoix to kick off your summer!

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00:28:41

In MI Downtown - Healing Community With A Trolley...

In MI Downtown ·

2022/04/20

In late 2021, a local tragedy had unintended side effects - empty spirits and empty sidewalks - in two neighboring downtowns. Learn how a resourceful group of stakeholders and partners worked together to return a sense of connection to the communities and to return shoppers and diners to Downtowns Oxford and Lake Orion through the implementation of a looped trolley system. This heart-warming story exemplifies what happens when tenacious team members work together to overcome obstacles to create a

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00:19:20

In MI Downtown - RAP'ping with the MEDC

In MI Downtown ·

2022/03/07

By allocating federal funding to revitalization and placemaking (RAP) projects, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is striving to uplift and position downtowns for growth following the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn from Lori Mullins, Managing Director of Community Development Incentives, what are the RAP program highlights and where to find more information.

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00:22:47

In MI Downtown - Durand Goes Edible

In MI Downtown ·

2021/12/06

Inspired by European villages and a college sustainability course, city leaders in Durand, Michigan replaced a portion of its annual flower plantings with edible landscaping. What grew from that is a remarkable mix of community pride and full tummies! Learn from key contributors what happened and how edible landscaping is flourishing in Downtown Durand.

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00:20:28

In MI Downtown - Getting Social in Muskegon

In MI Downtown ·

2021/09/07

Downtown Muskegon's lakeside location comes with the added benefit of excess sand. Learn from the DDA's Dave Alexander what they've done to capture this resource and convert it into a fun community resource. And, did you say social district? See what happens when you mix sand and a watering hole.

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00:22:58

In MI Downtown - Getting Fresh in Downtown Alpena

In MI Downtown ·

2021/07/28

The presence of public art can really make a downtown shine! Learn from Anne Gentry, Executive Director of the Alpena DDA, how its public art initiative called Fresh Waves has deepened Alpena's connection to its important waterfront location. And, find out how its approach is yielding results that will have a lasting impact on walkability and creative placemaking.

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00:16:15

In MI Downtown - Devastating Fire in Downtown Calumet

In MI Downtown ·

2021/06/28

Starting on Friday, May 21, 2021, and through the night, a devastating fire tore through a block of Downtown Calumet, leaving in its wake three unsalvageable buildings. Learn from Village Manager Caleb Katz, how the spirit of Copper Country is contributing to relief efforts and what is the potential for redevelopment of this high-visibility location.

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00:13:51

In My Downtown - Pick It Up! from Flint Township

In MI Downtown ·

2021/05/25

Clean, safe and attractive are adjectives that describe the bones of a great downtown. Learn how Flint Township combined basic maintenance activities with community pride in this initiative to clean up its commercial, recreational and residential areas. Tracey Tucker, Economic Enhancement DIrector, discusses how township citizens and partners decided to make a difference through Clean-Up Saturdays.

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00:21:04

In MI Downtown - The Luminarias of Southwest Detroit

In MI Downtown ·

2021/03/30

When the Southwest Detroit Business Association set out to assist local restaurants survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, an opportunity to capitalize on branding and cultural expression emerged. Hear from SDBA Vice-President Jennifer Gomez how the effort evolved from the ordinary to the extraordinary by blending an emergent need with creativity and partnerships.

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00:25:20

In MI Downtown - Lapeer's Pocket Park

In MI Downtown ·

2021/03/11

When a disastrous fire claimed a mid-block building in Downtown Lapeer,the community and the DDA went to work to dream up what could become of this new-found space. The creation of a pocket park fit the bill. Learn from James Alt, Lapeer DDA Director, how this phoenix rose from the ashes!

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00:28:33

In MI Downtown - Downtown Charlevoix's CoWorking Space

In MI Downtown ·

2021/02/09

When the Charlevoix library identified a need for co-working space, DDA Director Lindsey Dotson wasted no time in engaging in the conversation. Learn how community discussions led to the launch of The Vault.

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00:30:35

In MI Downtown - Public Art Blueprint Part II

In MI Downtown ·

2021/01/12

Welcome to In MI Downtown, where you can learn about unique, impactful projects happening in downtowns all over the State of Michigan. In MI Downtown is a production of the Michigan Downtown Association. In this episode, learn how the Farmington Downtown Development Authority utilized its Public Art Blueprint to jumpstart the presence of public art in the downtown district. This podcast is hosted by Annette Knowles, MDA board member with special guest Kate Knight, Executive Director the Farmington

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00:20:37

In MI Downtown - Public Art Blueprint

In MI Downtown ·

2020/12/10

Welcome to In MI Downtown, where you can learn about unique, impactful projects happening in downtowns all over the State of Michigan. In MI Downtown is a production of the Michigan Downtown Association. In this first episode ever, learn how the Farmington Downtown Development Authority created a plan to increase the presence of public art in its downtown. This podcast is co-hosted by Annette Knowles, former Executive Director of the Farmington DDA, with help from Mackenzie Swanson. Thank you for

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