This is a listing of research studies that illustrate the health benefits of greenspace. Research categories include: “Mitigating Effects of Viewing Nature on Stress and Other Health Measures”, “Further Evidence of Mental Health Benefits of Nature (Children)”, Effects of Health of Living in Close Proximity to Green Space”, “Good Social Networks are a Predictor of Good [...]
The Michigan Equine Survey was done to estimate the number of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in Michigan, and to determine their locations, ages, breeds and uses. The 2007 study was the largest that’s been completed, and the first since 1996.
Active living communities make it easy for people to include physical activity in their daily lives.Walking to work, school, the store, or just for fun is safe and convenient. Bicyclists are respected, and roads are built for all forms of transportation, not just cars. Recreation opportunities are accessible—parks, playgrounds, and all kinds of sports facilities are located near people’s homes and are open to all residents.
The Michigan Transportation Plan, also known as the State Long-Range Plan, is a 25-year plan for transforming Michigan’s transportation system. The Non-Motorized Transportation Technical Report is a component within this plan.
Attached is a membership brochure from North American Water Trails which lists the many benefits to developing and managing water trails.
Support for building a regional trail system in Genesee County has grown over the last few years and it was found that the County lacked a united guiding plan and vision for creating a trail system that connects urban, suburban and rural communities.
Michigan’s current trail assets represent impressive progress toward completion of an interconnected state trail system serving motorized and non-motorized users.
To achieve an interconnected statewide system in a more systematic, focused, and efficient way, coordinated and concerted action at a statewide level among the many organizations pursuing trail development will be necessary.
Achieving the Governor’s vision will require connectivity in all its manifestations: infrastructure, financial, programmatic, stakeholder support, design and technical
A list of resources and studies concerning the economic benefits of trails.
You can take various approaches when working with people who may oppose your rail-trail project In general, you should always stress the benefits of rail-trails and keep adjacent landowners involved in the process. Here are 10 techniques you may find helpful.
This presentation was given at the Genesee Regional Trails and Greenways Summit in January 2008. This summit was presented by the Genesee Regional Trail Council.
