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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

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 »

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 »

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Crowdfunding, It’s for Communities Too

Rural communities typically have the desire and the work ethic necessary to make their community great; the only thing missing in the equation is typically the funding. Larger cities with… Read more »

Grant Spotlight: Backing Small Businesses Grant Program

What Really is “Shovel Ready”?

In many rural towns, the term “shovel-ready” gets tossed around by every real estate broker, economic development office, or industrial foundation. Unfortunately, it is often loosely interpreted. Potential developments often… Read more »

Creating a National Register Historic District

Midwest towns are overflowing with historic charm. Gorgeously articulated brick structures line Main Street, harkening back to a time when economic development didn’t mean building the cheapest structure possible. Many… Read more »

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