We Love Where You Live podcast

We Love Where You Live

For nearly 150 episodes, the Michigan Municipal League podcast brought you insightful interviews on municipal innovations and politics. Now, this is where you can listen to posts from our blog, People & Place, as well as listen to previous Live with the League shows. Read our blog here: https://mml.org/resources-research/blogs/ Watch previous Live with the League videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@MichiganMunicipalLeague

For nearly 150 episodes, the Michigan Municipal League podcast brought you insightful interviews on municipal innovations and politics. Now, this is where you can listen to posts from our blog, People & Place, as well as listen to previous Live with the League shows. Read our blog here: https://mml.org/resources-research/blogs/ Watch previous Live with the League videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@MichiganMunicipalLeague

 

#50

Sterling Heights Regrows a Beloved Third Space

Nelson Park, located in southwest Sterling Heights, is a cherished local space for residen... more

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#49

In Harbor Beach, A More Accessible Harbor

The City of Harbor Beach took an abandoned Coast Guard and transformed it into an accessib... more

17 Jun 2026

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17 Jun 2026


#48

Chelsea Says “Yes, and...” with Holmes Family Park

Located just 500 feet from City of Chelsea offices and the main thoroughfare of historic d... more

16 Jun 2026

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16 Jun 2026


#47

In Buchanan, a Downtown for the 21st Century

Once home to agricultural mills, then to heavy industry, the City of Buchanan finds itself... more

15 Jun 2026

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15 Jun 2026


#46

With Ruck-22, Royal Oak Shows Support for Veterans

The City of Royal Oak’s Ruck-22 March has become a beloved tradition, raising awareness an... more

11 Jun 2026

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11 Jun 2026


#45

The Holland Ice Park: A Four-Season Wonderland

The City of Holland renovated an underused patch of land in Window on the Waterfront Park ... more

11 Jun 2026

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11 Jun 2026


#44

Live with the League — 6.8.2026 — All the Legislative Things

Happy summer from Live with the League! We’re here with an update on what’s going on in th... more

08 Jun 2026

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08 Jun 2026


#43

Stanwood Crossings Helps Address the Portage Shortage

Like most Michigan municipalities, Portage faces an attainable housing shortage. With a lo... more

01 Jun 2026

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01 Jun 2026


#42

With a “Mini Forest,” Rochester Plants a Revolution

 The former garbage dump at the edge of Rochester provided the perfect opportunity for the... more

28 May 2026

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28 May 2026


#41

Ecorse Levels Up Its Boat Launch

With some of the best walleye fishing around, the City of Ecorse’s John D. Dingell Park wa... more

27 May 2026

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27 May 2026


#40

East Lansing Puts People First

For the City of East Lansing’s five-year update to its Comprehensive Plan, it engaged comm... more

26 May 2026

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26 May 2026


#39

In Livonia, A Next-Generation Senior Center

Last winter, the City of Livonia debuted its new Senior Wellness Center, connected to the ... more

20 May 2026

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20 May 2026


#38

A Waterfront Gathering Space in Douglas

In 2020, the City of the Village of Douglas acquired an underutilized marina, which it has... more

19 May 2026

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19 May 2026


#37

Oak Park Elevates Itself

Based on feedback on its Recreation Master Plan, the City of Oak Park looked to “elevate” ... more

19 May 2026

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19 May 2026


#36

Dearborn Embraces Being the “Coffee Capital”

Boasting more than 40 coffee shops, the City of Dearborn realized it had a unique identity... more

18 May 2026

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18 May 2026


#35

Kalamazoo Creates Its Own Endowment

Kalamazoo’s Foundation for Excellence is a municipal endowment—the only one of its kind—ma... more

14 May 2026

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14 May 2026


#34

Sault Ste. Marie’s Waterfront Gets a Makeover

After nearly a century of neglect, the Carbide Dock in Sault Ste. Marie was falling into t... more

12 May 2026

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12 May 2026


#33

Live with the League — 5.11.2026 — A Call to Action: Show Up for Local Zoning

Today, we’re talking about a litany of Lansing happenings of interest to League members, i... more

12 May 2026

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12 May 2026


#32

In Berrien Springs, the Playground of Kids’ Dreams

The beloved Wolf’s Prairie Playground in the Village of Berrien Springs had reached the en... more

08 May 2026

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08 May 2026


#31

At the Harvey Center, Port Huron Residents Lead the Way

In 2025, the City of Port Huron purchased an inert community center from the Housing Commi... more

07 May 2026

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07 May 2026


#30

A Depot on the Move in Holly

The Village of Holly’s historic Union Depot was in the way of railroad development and sla... more

07 May 2026

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07 May 2026


#29

Live with the League — 4.27.2026 — Lansing Legislative Line-Up

Today’s show features a packed update on what’s going on at the Capitol, tracking several ... more

27 Apr 2026

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27 Apr 2026


#28

Live with the League — 4.13.2026 — Talking CEA with Houghton & Negaunee

This week on Live with the League, we discuss the many rewards and benefits of winning the... more

13 Apr 2026

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13 Apr 2026


#27

Live with the League — 3.23.2026 — Spring Has Sprung in Lansing

On this week's Live with the League grab bag, we’ll be covering the recently concluded Cap... more

23 Mar 2026

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35:37

23 Mar 2026


#26

Live with the League — 3.9.2026 — MI Home Program is in the House!

We're focusing on the housing bills recently introduced in the Michigan Legislature, inclu... more

09 Mar 2026

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21:29

09 Mar 2026


#25

An Architect Designs His Future in Negaunee

 A Michigan architect describes his life, professional career, and what made him ultimatel... more

26 Feb 2026

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26 Feb 2026


#24

Live with the League — 2.23.2026 — Digging into the New Housing Bills

Our State & Federal Affairs team gives an update on the recently introduced housing packag... more

24 Feb 2026

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24 Feb 2026


#23

Live with the League — 2.9.2026 — A Look at Lots of Legislation

Today we focus on what's happening at the Capitol and what it means for communities across... more

09 Feb 2026

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09 Feb 2026


#22

A Young Person’s Guide to Attracting More Young People

The League’s intern, Jack Brady, discusses how Michigan can reverse the flight of Generati... more

03 Feb 2026

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03 Feb 2026


#21

Why I Would Leave Michigan

League intern Jack Brady discusses why young people who grew up in Michigan are choosing t... more

29 Jan 2026

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29 Jan 2026