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Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #9: Capital Improvement Programming
Published on June 1, 2016
Capital Improvement Program (E-3104) provides a review of the process of creating an annual capital improvement program (CIP). -
Time Management Workbook for Food and Farm Entrepreneurs
Published on February 29, 2024
A workbook with guides, multimedia presentation links, and templated resources to assist food and farm entrepreneurs with task management and prioritization. -
Difference between a zoning ordinance and a master plan
Published on November 3, 2023
The zoning ordinance is a law with penalties and consequence for not following it. A master plan is a policy document that expresses intent. It is not an enforceable document and is not law. -
Preparation, deliberation and documentation are key to effective government meetings
Published on November 6, 2019
Public planning and zoning meetings go better when each member actively engages in preparation, deliberation, and documentation. These activities occur before the meeting starts and continue for the duration of the meeting. -
The Community Development Block Grant program
Published on December 6, 2018
Strengthen infrastructure and environment in your downtown by learning more about the Community Development Block Grant program. -
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. -
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. -
Accessory dwelling units could alleviate housing shortage
Published on December 6, 2018
Add additional housing capacity in your community in the form of accessory dwelling units. -
No state oversight of planning, zoning; limited central database of zoning ordinances
Published on April 4, 2023
While there is no state oversight of planning and zoning, there is a statewide database of zoning ordinances in Michigan. -
What’s the best way to give raises?
Published on July 16, 2018
The short answer… there is no “best way”, rather several alternatives that may or may not fit your farm, business, or industry. -
Walkability is key to economic development
Published on October 10, 2016
In the New Economy, it is all about creating communities with amenities and high quality of life to retain and attract talent. Talented individuals, who are mobile and can live anywhere, want a walkable, bikeable community to call home. -
New Open Meetings Act notice requirements
Published on April 17, 2013
Michigan’s Open Meetings Act meeting notice requirements have changed. Notices now must be on government websites, emergency meeting notice requirements have also changed. -
Zoning to protect lakeshore areas? Do an assessment first
Published on December 20, 2013
Doing an assessment of the current resources and trends before developing standards is the best way to come up with practical, effective and enforceable regulations. -
When to mingle with trail-makers and influence your town’s future
Published on October 3, 2017
Attend monthly meetings and events of the Jackson Walkable Communities Coalition. -
A new economic age and playing field part 1
Published on January 19, 2017
A very fundamental structural shift has occurred with economic development. In this new economic age, how one conducts business, governs and promotes economic development has changed. -
Stronger Economies Together: Could your Michigan community benefit?
Published on December 16, 2016
The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Stronger Economies Together program provides rural communities with increased capacity to work together regionally to improve economic development. -
Paint is cheap, walking is good
Published on August 14, 2015
A low cost investment in walking and biking infrastructure can improve talent attraction. -
Does zoning contribute to forest parcelization? – Part 1
Published on November 27, 2012
Michigan forestry professionals recently met to discuss current causes and research about forest fragmentation. Zoning is one of the factors that can influence this issue, both negatively and positively. -
Joint Planning Commission involves 11 townships
Published on September 23, 2016
It may be the largest Joint Planning Commission in Michigan, with 11 governments cooperating. The Joint Commission forms one planning commission and one zoning ordinance for the 11 participating townships. -
Simple steps to a strategic plan: Part 2
Published on December 18, 2015
Plan implementation occurs one bite at a time.