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Online meetings: Part 2

Published on May 21, 2020
Fostering a comfortable environment online.
Online meetings: Part 1

Published on May 21, 2020
Choosing to go virtual.
Michigan flood: Resources to assist flood-impacted areas

Published on May 20, 2020
Recent flooding has submerged communities and neighborhoods, and left many Michigan residents with unanswered questions.
How to move your community’s master plan process online: A case study

Published on May 15, 2020
A Collaborative Master Plan Process employs multiple online platforms, hears from a wide cross-section of residents, and never misses a beat.
Tips for shopping at farmers markets safely

Published on May 12, 2020
Here are some tips to protect you while enjoying fresh produce and helping to support farms and farmers in your community.
Decision making in communities

Published on May 5, 2020
How what happens after the decision depends on involvement before the decision.
Remember this when planning for great adult educational programs

Published on May 5, 2020
Focus on simple concepts to make a real difference in adult learning.
St. Clair County communities confirm first-time visitor impressions are valuable to community tourism improvements

Published on May 4, 2020
MSU Extension’s First Impressions Tourism (FIT) assessment program benefits participants knowledge and awareness of the importance of outside visitor's perspectives.
First Impressions Tourism program FAQs

Published on May 4, 2020
Growing interest in First Impressions Tourism (FIT) program spawns a list of FAQs.
Your farm and the Families First Act

Published on April 16, 2020
Do you know how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will affect your farm and your employees?
Charrettes go virtual: A state-of-the-art process helps a community stay-the-course during COVID-19

Published on April 14, 2020
COVID-19 impacts inspire a virtual master planning charrette process, to be highlighted by an upcoming webinar series.
Caution: Zoning moratorium ahead

Published on April 8, 2020
Michigan local governments should proceed carefully when considering temporarily suspending property owners’ rights to develop or build until adequate regulations can be developed and adopted.
Effective goal-setting to reach your goals

Published on April 6, 2020
Bridging from current reality to the desired future is simpler than you think!
Understanding public health emergencies through the lens of land use policy

Published on April 3, 2020
Local hazard mitigation plans provide guidance to planners and planning officials in times of crisis.
Land Division Act basics for landowners

Published on March 24, 2020
Current and prospective owners of land in Michigan will benefit from understanding some basics of the Land Division Act.