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New tool helps chart areas available to expand broadband infrastructure

Published on December 19, 2019
Broadband interactive map
MSU Extension hires new water resources educator

Published on December 19, 2019
Paige Filice will work statewide to prevent invasive species and protect Michigan’s waters.
Direct development with Corridor Improvement Authorities

Published on December 19, 2019
Develop outside the traditional downtown
Nonconformities in zoning is the source of much confusion

Published on December 13, 2019
Zoning cannot be retroactive and has to grandfather existing land uses. Those are called nonconformities which take on many characteristics and are different than zoning violations.
Innovative budget process used by Muskegon county

Published on December 3, 2019
In 2012, Muskegon county utilized an innovative, collaborative budget process to solve revenue shortfalls and build teamwork that has proven to be successful over the past few years.
Wood chip heat

Published on November 12, 2019
As older boilers reach replacement age, it’s well worth considering systems that burn renewable and cost-competitive wood chips. Michigan is well-poised to expand this very environmentally-friendly heating fuel.
The case for data literacy in public sector organizations

Published on November 8, 2019
Why public sector organizations need to become more data literate.
Not all public participation events are charrettes

Published on November 6, 2019
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.
Connecting Yooper flavor to the broader state at Making it in Michigan

Published on October 18, 2019
Rozie’s Foods has quickly moved from a conceptual startup to regionally distributed food business. Rose credits her rapid growth to a great product, strong team and personal touch.
Meijer supports communities, entrepreneurs in several ways at Making It In Michigan

Published on October 10, 2019
Meijer is the primary corporate partner of the educational conference and trade show and will have buyers on hand looking for products to put on store shelves