Rural Resurrection

Zoning for Agritourism: Why Rules Matter

On a warm Saturday afternoon, a steady stream of cars makes its way to a destination on a winding rural gravel road. Arriving at their destination, families spill out of… Read more »

Grant Spotlight: T-Mobile Hometown Grants

Occasionally on Rural Resurrection, we spotlight a few grants that are available to rural communities throughout the Midwest. Usually, we are talking about a specific project and mention how a… Read more »

2026 Nebraska Planning Conference – The Aftermath

Nebraska can breathe easy, Kearney has once again survived the annual onslaught of planning nerds. By the time this post is published, I’ll hopefully make a full recovery. But I… Read more »

The Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program

The recent Bipartisan Infrastructure Law created a new grant program called Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A). Through this bill, $5 billion in funds have been allocated from 2022-2026… Read more »

National Community Development Week 2026

Time to celebrate! It’s National Community Development Week! Celebrated in April each year, this year’s festivities start, today, April 6th, and run through the week. Celebrating a federal program with… Read more »

APA NPC26 – Detroit Rock City

Each year, my excitement for the upcoming APA National Planning Conference (NPC26) starts to build in January. That’s when registration opens, and I start planning for my time at the… Read more »

Grant Spotlight: USDA Economic Impact Initiative Grants

Michigan Redevelopment Ready Communities

Five years ago, I attended the APA National Conference in San Francisco. Along with the cool ocean breezes, I also took in a session at the conference entitled “Redefining Planning… Read more »

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Each post on Rural Resurrection is tied to a specific category. These post categories are useful for those who want to learn more about a specific subject matter. In the… Read more »