creating a system that ensures livability for all
muskegon co. residents

The Livability Lab is the catalyst event for bringing all sectors - business, education, health, neighborhood associations, faith-based organizations, non-profit, government, and more -  in the Muskegon community together to address strengths and areas of concern regarding our overall livability index. Together we'll apply new skills that support positive systems change.

The 100-day Challenge is like the R&D, or research and development phase, that businesses use to successfully introduce new products and services. A place to be creative, take risks, think differently, get client feedback, and review and refine the process.

Local coaches, trained by Michigan State University's ABLe Change leaders, are an ongoing part of the Challenge Team  process at the Lab, and will guide with proven techniques and skills that help move the conversation forward and spark creative ideas and solutions. 

It's important that we have participation from as many people as possible,  anyone who lives, works, and plays in Muskegon County, to get a true representation of our community.

We have spent the last year gathering community input, from attending  neighborhood association meetings and resident programs, to large community conversations, to hundreds of in-person interviews. We gathered 300 people together on September 10 and shared additional information and formed Challenge Teams. There is still much time ahead for anyone who wishes to get involved - if you haven't already, please participate in the conversation! Send us an email though the form above to get on the mailing list, or if you have direct questions email them to LivabilityLab@gmail.com.