News

What’s in a planning commission’s annual report?

Published on November 6, 2020
The annual report is a requirement of all local government planning commissions and is an opportunity to provide the community and elected officials with a review of planning commission activities and achievements.
Empowering young entrepreneurs to increase retention in rural areas

Published on October 29, 2020
Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become entrepreneurial in your hometown.
Working from Home

Published on October 7, 2020
A list of five lessons about working from home and the potential implications for land use and urban planning.
Collaborative to enhance aquaculture education in Great Lakes region

Published on September 22, 2020
Interactive online event will showcase the region’s aquaculture production, and includes a culinary competition.
Upcycling: Can food waste be transformed into profit?

Published on August 14, 2020
Upcycled foods turn traditional waste streams into savvy consumer products. This opens a potential to have your cake (environmental impact) and eat it too (at a profit).
Life-cycle models can help tourism destinations chart a path to sustainability

Published on August 7, 2020
Can a life-cycle model help a destination understand tourism development and plan its future? The answer is: yes.
Rural tourism opportunities increase in Tuscola County, Mich. from first-time visitor assessment program

Published on June 17, 2020
Opportunities increase for tourism from the first-time visitor assessment program.
First Impressions Tourism program FAQs

Published on May 4, 2020
Growing interest in First Impressions Tourism (FIT) program spawns a list of FAQs.
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.
Standing dead trees

Published on April 16, 2020
Michigan has large volumes of standing dead trees. The distribution varies among species, sizes, and geographically around the state. These stories speak volumes about how these resources are valued.