community and economic development
The upper floors of Henry Ford Hospital featuring two large blue signs with white lettering on the building’s exterior

Investing in our Healthcare System

The Gilbert Family Foundation, Henry Ford Health, and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab partner to establish a cutting-edge physical medicine and rehabilitation facility.
Brian ParthumOct. 6 2023
bicycle and pedestrian travel
Attendees at a Regional Transportation Plan public meeting, gathered around tables in a conference room, engaging with presentation materials and discussing transportation planning topics.

Charting the Road Ahead: Vision 2050 Regional Transportation Plan Workshops

SEMCOG is working on Vision 2050, the RTP for Southeast Michigan, to update investment priorities that will lead to a more connected future.
Chris WilliamsSep. 18 2023
local government effectiveness
Group of professionals in a modern office collaborating around a wooden table with a computer and coffee mugs. Two people in the background celebrate with a high five, suggesting teamwork, achievement, or a successful idea.

Adjusted Census Urban Boundary

The Adjusted Census Urban Boundary (ACUB) is an area that determines the official urban designation for a road. The ACUB is subject to FHWA approval.
Ed HugJul. 19 2023
regionalism
A worker in a safety vest operates a large yellow vacuum truck with an extended hose arm on a tree‑lined street.

Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week Recap

This is a time to celebrate Southeast Michigan's abundant water resources through recreation and stewardship activities.
Bailee PasienzaJul. 10 2023
community and economic development
Three speakers stand behind a podium displaying “Boldly Go – Merit Member Conference 2023” in a conference room setting.

To Boldly Go… Merit Member Conference 2023 Recap

The conference presented an assortment of different efforts, programs, and initiatives to help connect people to robust, safe, and reliable high-speed internet.
Noah Bussell, AICPJun. 5 2023
community and economic development
Multiple electric vehicle charging stations stand in a parking lot under a blue sky with scattered clouds and nearby trees.

Empowering Michigan Communities: Key Highlights from the Statewide Community EV Toolkit

This resource expands upon the EV Resource Kit and Planning Hub as a resource for local governments to prepare for the future of EV deployment and adoption.
Beheshtah MakariMay. 30 2023
bicycle and pedestrian travel
A speaker addresses a large group gathered in a bright event space with banners, display boards, cameras, and round tables.

Growing Together – Southeast Michigan Commits to a GREEN Future

The purpose of SEMCOG's GREEN initiative: to enhance and protect this beauty by Growing our Resilience, Equity, and Economy with Nature (GREEN).
Bailee PasienzaMay. 8 2023
regionalism
A cyclist waits at a crosswalk as a car passes through an intersection marked with school zone signs and traffic signals.

Safer People Mean Safer Transportation

To address the region's safety challenges, the Southeast Michigan Transportation Safety Task Force has chosen the Safe System Approach.
Trevor LaytonMay. 2 2023
community and economic development
A large cable reel feeds a utility line into a freshly dug trench at a construction site with sand and equipment visible.

Southeast Michigan Broadband Navigator: A Central Resource for a Connected Region

SEMCOG developed the Southeast Michigan Broadband Navigator as a dynamic resource for all those involved with and affected by broadband internet access.
Noah Bussell, AICPApr. 21 2023
regionalism
A construction crew works with excavators and cranes to install large concrete culvert pipes at a rural worksite surrounded by fields.

Communicators Network Recap: Communicating in a Crisis

Michelle Zdrodowski, Chief Public Affairs officer for the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), provided the featured presentation: Communicating in a Crisis.
Sydney JacksonFeb. 6 2023