local government effectiveness
Laptop on a desk showing a food photo being edited in graphic software, with color tools and layers visible on the screen

Mastering the Art of Optimizing Photos for Your Website: A Step-by-Step Image Optimization Guide

This article delves into the importance of image file size optimization, introduces the 1MB rule, and provides instruction to resize and compress images.
April ScalesOct. 23 2023
bicycle and pedestrian travel
A large group of people stands together outside a modern building, posing for a group photo on a sunny day.

Touring Recreation and Conservation Assets in Monroe and Downriver

Destinations included Michigan's first County Park, the newest State Game Area, and a visit to North America's only International Wildlife Refuge along the way.
Tyler KlifmanJun. 27 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
regionalism
A large group stands on a city sidewalk beside a tour bus, posing for a photo with downtown buildings visible in the background.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge… A Significant Past and Exciting Future

Highlights from touring the Gordie Howe Bridge site in collaboration with the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, the Canadian Consulate, and MDOT.
Susan StefanskiJun. 2 2023
regionalism
A worker in a safety vest operates a large yellow vacuum truck with an extended hose arm on a tree‑lined street.

Building the Future: Water Infrastructure Careers

Water infrastructure careers offer a competitive wage and great benefits that could help sustain any family structure.
Grant BrooksJun. 2 2023
regionalism
Participants sit around a table at a workshop, taking notes, using laptops, and discussing materials in a collaborative group setting.

Vision 2050 Officially in Motion

SEMCOG kicked off engagement for Vision 2050, the Regional Transportation Plan for Southeast Michigan, with a series of stakeholder visioning sessions.
Chris WilliamsMay. 12 2023
regionalism
Two adult sandhill cranes forage on the forest floor while a small crane chick stands behind them among leaves and grass.

Communicators Network: Spring Recap

Local government communicators shared information about some exciting up-and-coming spring and summer events.
Jon ClarkMay. 9 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