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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.
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.
Finding food during novel coronavirus

Published on March 20, 2020
Resources to help you and your family locate food during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Novel coronavirus pandemic spurs new online MSU Extension programming

Published on March 11, 2020
While Michigan grapples with social distancing, MSU Extension expands online to offer a wealth of digital resources, from educational activities for children to food budgeting resources.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) trainings offered

Published on March 1, 2020
Training for food industry professionals needing HACCP certification will be offered in 2024.
Planners must treat similar businesses the same way

Published on February 25, 2020
If planners are required to treat similar businesses in the same way, how can they respond to criticism for approving “too many of the same kind of business”?
Youth thrive when adults support and encourage “youth voice”

Published on February 24, 2020
Adults can help youth thrive by encouraging youth voice and establishing a positive relationship with them.
Youth thrive when adults support and nurture their “sparks”

Published on February 24, 2020
Intentional efforts by adults to help youth identify and nurture their interests, or “sparks,” can help youth be successful in life.
Benefits of Community Supported Agriculture

Published on February 20, 2020
CSAs offer an opportunity to get high quality food and help strengthen the local food system.
Statewide tourism assessment program identifies action items and barriers for small town Michigan communities interested in bettering themselves.

Published on February 5, 2020
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Assessment program provides small town communities different strategies to better themselves via with capturing first-time visitor perspectives first and sharing them second.
Tourism assessment program generates statewide impacts for Michiganders

Published on January 28, 2020
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Assessment program provides small town communities strategies to better themselves via capturing first-time visitor perspectives.
Zoning in on millennials

Published on January 10, 2020
Changing community codes to attract talented youth is one economic development strategy.
PARK(ing) day: A Placemaking Tool

Published on January 10, 2020
Create a temporary public park in your community on parking day.