Placemaking
Group of tour participants gathered in front of a decorative tile mural during a public art and placemaking tour.

Placemaking, Place keeping, and Public Art with the Communicators Network

SEMCOG’s October Communicators Network explored how placemaking, place keeping, and public art strengthen communities through culture, storytelling, and...
Zachary PhelpsNov. 4 2026
member services
Group photo of interns and staff standing in a conference room in front of a presentation screen displaying 'Internship Cohort Check-In.'

SEMCOG Interns Highlight Early Contributions and Future Projects 

SEMCOG interns are already making meaningful contributions across the organization, sharing insights on their projects, professional growth, and the impact...
Zachary PhelpsSep. 18 2026
public outreach
Group photo of attendees standing on a waterfront lawn beside a pier extending into the lake.

Communicators Network Meets in Chesterfield, Focuses on Opportunities to Promote Recreation

The latest quarterly meeting of the Southeast Michigan Communicators Network took place at scenic Brandenburg Park in Chesterfield Township on July 15....
Zachary PhelpsJul. 23 2026
regionalism
Group of five people standing together smiling. Lit up sign Tiger's Den and greenery in background.

SEMCOG Welcomes New Class of Interns

Welcome SEMCOG's new interns: Gustaf Rytting, Kennedy Boyd, Kaitlin Knape, Kassandra Maraz and Zachary Phelps
Zachary PhelpsJun. 2 2026