News
-
2017 LPI Year in Review
Published on November 29, 2017
This year, the LPI’s contribution to research and outreach efforts have included such topics as placemaking, planning and zoning, economic development, regionalism, legacy cities, tourism, natural resources management and land use, among others.
-
Register today for the 2018 Zoning Administrator Certificate Training
Published on November 29, 2017
Better communication. Streamlined processes. Empowered staff. Confident decisions. Organized records. Smoother meetings. These are some of the outcomes cited from past Zoning Administrator Certificate Program participants.
-
City of Cadillac embraces placemaking principles in creation of popular Cadillac Commons
Published on November 1, 2017
The Cadillac Commons site is to be a year-round destination and downtown hub, hosting seasonal events and providing an attractive connection between the businesses on Cadillac’s main street, Mitchell Street and Lake Cadillac one block to the west.
In the News
Quality of life increasingly important in business location decisions
Published on January 8, 2018
‘Ban the ban’: As apps increase access to short-term rental properties, Lansing tries to catch up
Published on November 12, 2017
Oakland County Heritage Conference provides insight on using past to create future
Published on September 12, 2017
Kent County Land Bank balances inventory and affordable housing pressures
Published on May 14, 2017
Land Bank economic impact: $42.9M
Published on April 28, 2017
Community impact assessment of the Kent County Land Bank Authority released
Published on April 26, 2017
Community impact assessment of the Kent County Land Bank Authority released
Published on April 26, 2017
'Our role is not done,' says Kent County Land Bank chairman
Published on April 25, 2017
Study praises Kent County Land Bank for creating economic impact of $43M
Published on April 25, 2017
Medical marijuana law training offered
Published on January 13, 2017
MSU Extension offers local government training on new Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act
Published on January 5, 2017
Events
-
May 15
2018 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference
May 15, 2018 8:30AM - 2:00PM TBA The Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, WI
On May 15-17, 2018, an estimated 1,000 urban, suburban and rural leaders will gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the eighth Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference hosted by the Center for Community Progress.
-
Jun 7
2018 Michigan Citizen Planner Advanced Academy
June 7, 2018 12:00AM - 11:59PM Okemos Conference Center, 2187 University Park Drive, Okemos, MI 48864
Michigan Citizen Planner will again host Advanced Academy on Jun. 7, 2018. This event will focus on The Return on Investments in Your Community: Planning for the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Land Uses).