Housing
Three adjacent townhomes with red, green, and beige siding, front porches, steps, small gardens, and sidewalks in front.

How Local Governments in Southeast Michigan are Addressing Affordable Housing

How Southeast Michigan communities use local zoning, partnerships, and planning to create affordable housing solutions.
Kevin VettrainoApr. 14 2026
regionalism
Modern urban park with landscaped greenery and geometric pathways for community recreation and relaxation.

2025 Regional Showcase Award

This year's Regional Showcase Award goes to the City of Dearborn for its Park Equity and Access for Civil Engagement (PEACE) Parks Initiative.
Kevin VettrainoJun. 12 2025
bicycle and pedestrian travel
Aerial view of nine mile with new bike lanes and roadway markings

Southeast Michigan Communities Lead the Way in Transportation Safety Initiatives: Case Studies

Local leaders prioritize safety through innovative infrastructure such as roundabouts and engaging education programs.
Kevin VettrainoMay. 20 2024
community and economic development
Aerial view of a large green landscape with open fields, scattered trees, and a forested area surrounding a distant lake under a blue sky.

2022 Regional Showcase project merges environmental, fiscal sustainability

SEMCOG presented its Regional Showcase Award to Washtenaw County for its Sustainable Investments in Natural Areas Preservation Program.
Kevin VettrainoJul. 18 2022
bicycle and pedestrian travel
Intersection in the City of Southfield featuring pedestrian crosswalk signs, yield signs, landscaped areas, and nearby office buildings at sunset.

As Funding for Popular TAP Program Increases, SEMCOG Sharpens Focus on Safety and Stormwater Management

SEMCOG's Regional Review Committee creates two new programs.
Kevin VettrainoApr. 20 2022
environment
Person cutting a blue ribbon with large ceremonial scissors during an outdoor ribbon‑cutting event on a paved path surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

Renovations finished at Lower Huron Metropark’s North Fishing site

Improvements enhanced functions related to accessibility, recreational use, stormwater management, and wildlife habitat.
Kevin VettrainoNov. 2 2021