What Is Coolcities

This section provides an overview of the origin, development, and framework of Cool Cities:

• Background - The who, what, where and why of Cool Cities.
• Approach - The development of the "Michigan Model" for economic growth in the creative sector.
• Guiding Principles - The framework of improving our communities: growth, revitalization and momentum. 
• T.I.D.E. - The rising T.I.D.E. of economic development.
• White Paper - "Michigan's Cool Cities Initiative:  A Reinvestment Strategy" - Theory underlying the Michigan Cool Cities Initiative
• White Paper Forward - From David C. Hollister, Director, Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
• FAQs - The answers to your Cool Cities questions.