The Review Magazine : May-June 2022

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6 Bridge Builders: Innovators, Makers, and Doers By Helen D. Johnson 10 Demystifying ADA Obligations for Local

16 Charlevoix Engages Youth in Placemaking: Reimagining Hoop Skirt Alley By Lindsey J. Dotson, MSARP 20 Lansing ArtPath: Public Art on the Lansing River Trail By Emily Stevens 24 COVER STORY Iron Mountain: Believe in the Power of Words By Liz Foley 28 CapCon 2022 Recap 32 Lifelong Learning: Troy Councilmember Supports Ukraine at Home and Abroad By Morgan Schwanky

Governments by Robin Jones

Photo by Dennis Novak

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13 Madison Heights: A Champion for Arts and Community By Margaret Mooney

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5 Executive Director’s Message 35 Legal Spotlight 36 Municipal Finance 38 Northern Field Report 40 The Lab Report 45 Municipal Q&A 46 Maximize Your Membership

COVER Iron Mountain City Manager Jordan Stanchina (left) and Iron Mountain DDA ProgramDirector Mindy Wittock in front of the Power of Words mural Inspire. See mml.org for the electronic version of the magazine and past issues.

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