Regional Cooperation

Creating Collaborative Communities

In a state where local interests often trump the greater welfare of the region, Creating Collaborative Communities is a project that strengthens southeast Michigan thought intergovernmental cooperation. By working together and sharing resources, local governments can maintain and even improve essential public services.

Creating Collaborative Communities has led cities to embrace interdependence by helping municipal service providers navigate joint service delivery. Most recently, the project set its focus on energy efficiency and renewable resources in cities.

Communities that participate in the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office now have the advantage of aggregated purchasing, administrative support, training, advocacy and marketing as they reduce costs and minimize energy use in municipal buildings.

It's a groundbreaking, large-scale project that proves the potential of collaborative communities to create better cities and a better region.