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  • County government at work, indeed

    Published on July 11, 2025
    Michigan counties provide vital health, safety, and welfare services. An updated resource helps officials and residents better understand the roles of county departments, agencies, and commissions and how they serve and support residents locally.

  • Cultivating local farm economies

    Published on May 30, 2025
    Farm viability requires flexibility, along with innovation in local government planning and zoning to allow for farm income diversification.

  • MSU students partner with Michigan communities to improve trail access

    Published on May 30, 2025
    Trail Building, Law and Policy course connects student projects to community development

  • Spartan students showcase EAV sustainability solutions

    Published on May 12, 2025
    MSU undergraduates presented research and novel consumer-based applications at annual Plastics in Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Conference

  • What is, or is not, a charrette?

    Published on April 25, 2025
    Charrette is a very specific type of public involvement system for design and planning projects. Do not be fooled by people calling every public participation event a charrette.

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