"Those things which are precious are saved only by sacrifice." -David Kenyon Webster Concentrate will be taking next week off to spend time with friends and family, enjoy the start of summer, and pay our respects to those who sacrificed for our country. We'll be back June 6th!
What makes businesses want to set up shop in a downtown? How do downtown policies and infrastructure impact their ability to thrive, to attract the best and brightest employees? Concentrate and the Ann Arbor DDA have invited economic consultant Todd Poole and a panel of local business leaders to discuss the economic viability -our strengths and weaknesses- of Ann Arbor's downtown. Sign up now for tomorrow's (Thursday) event.
Why do some public spaces inspire use and others sit idle? What is the effect on the surrounding neighborhood? Concentrate and the Ann Arbor DDA present the second in our "Great Places" speaker series. This time we've got Bob Gregory, President of the Detroit 300 Conservancy, which is responsible for the development and management of Campus Martius Park, the $20+ million centerpiece of Downtown Detroit. Sign up now for tomorrow's event!
How do you create a downtown that appeals to current residents, future generations, and potential employers? Concentrate and the Ann Arbor DDA present the first in our four-part speaker series, "Great Places." First up, CEO & executive director of the Michigan Municipal League, Dan Gilmartin. If you haven't heard Dan speak you're in for a treat. Join us for tomorrow's event!
Looking for that perfect gift to send to your out-of-state friends or distant relatives? How about a care package of Michigan-made products? To provide you with a little inspiration, Concentrate has gathered together the videos we've made about local companies.
The writers, photographers, and editors of Concentrate wish all of our readers a happy holiday and jubilant new year! We'll be taking a few weeks off to spend quality time with family and friends, give gifts, wear embarrassing sweaters, return gifts, take in a few movies, and, most importantly, catch up on sleep. We'll see you January 11th!
"Gratitude is the sign of noble souls." Or so says Aesop's Fables. Concentrate will be taking next week off for Thanksgiving. We hope our readers enjoy this time with their families, friends, football, and good food. Not necessarily in that order.
From neo folk to hip-hop to rock and pop to electronica, Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti have a vibrant community of musicians, labels, and producers. Is it an industry or a scene? We'll be exploring the topic at Concentrate's speaker event tonight. Sign up up now!
Are we dense enough? Walkable enough? Brookings Institution Fellow Christopher Leinberger says the new American Dream involves building communities where people can live, work and play within easy walking distance. Concentrate's Speaker Series is proud to host Mr. Leinberger as he talks about the issues and policies that promote walkable communities and how Ann Arbor squares with those ideas. Sign up now for THURSDAY's event!
The back fence is all but gone. Our daily paper has gone digital. The rise of social media is indisputable. So, how does our community leverage online communication and connections to create a stronger sense of place? Concentrate's Speaker Series returns tomorrow Thursday, Sept 22 with a discussion on how Web 2.0 is helping to shape Ann Arbor 2.0.
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