Utilizing existing assets creates low cost strategies to improve the area.

By defining opportunities for growth, this Student- Led, Faculty-Guided Project hopes to enable The Flint Cultural Center (FCC) to better serve community interests while fostering creativity and knowledge development.

This project focused on the creation of a land use plan for a currently vacant area. It also included an evaluation of all aspects and characteristics of the area to determine the best re-usage, whether development, future green space, or recreational area.

By identifying the key aspects responsible for economic growth in the area, this Student-Led, Faculty-Guided project created goals for further developing the city’s assets.

Creating a vision for future development of the vital I-69 Corridor in South Saginaw is integral to revising Flint’s Master Plan.

Improving the beachfront on Lake Michigan in the city of Frankfort will enhance and expand the tourism industry.

This project focused on updating the five year Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan of Inkster, Michigan. It involved public listening sessions, a mail survey to a sample of registered voters, and development of a draft plan.

This report seeks to enhance the Washington Corridor in the City of Owasso to stimulate economic growth and build social equity in the target area.

Connecting Bay, Saginaw, and Midland County together through a Regional Transit Authority will better serve the Great Lakes Bay region.

By studying the economic impact of East Lansing's Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF), it is possible to measure financial impact of community arts and cultural programs and how each contributes to community development.

Applying existing knowledge about health and economic costs of pollution to specific social and community contexts in Southwest Detroit results in a number of recommendations to create a safer and more sustainable environment.

Developing a vision for the Meridian Mall for reuse or conversion purposes is important to improve the city of Okemos’ infrastructure and facilities.

As outdoor recreation is crucial to a healthy lifestyle, this Student-Led, Faculty-Guided project seeks to ensure the availability of funds to develop, maintain, and enhance parks.

Bike share programs are a sustainable, affordable, and convenient transportation option which cities should take advantage of to maximize social, economic, and environmental benefits.

By reusing an existing church in Detroit, this Student-Led, Faculty-Guided project shows the benefits of repurposing existing structures to enhance the neighborhood.

By creating a vision plan and economic development strategy for the Dix-Vernor Corridor, the City of Dearborn will be able to take advantage of planning and redevelopment efforts to improve the Dix-Vernor District.

The purpose of this project was to help with the revitalization of Idlewild as a tourist destination. To accomplish this, students partnered with the Idlewild Community Development Corporation to assess Idlewild's cultural and historical assets and potential tourist market.