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Planning commissions may not have jurisdiction, but can still have advocacy role
Published on June 26, 2012
There are a number of areas where local governments do not have jurisdiction, but a local government or its planning commission can still prepare testimony for submission at public hearings and during public comment periods. -
Place-based streets: Getting standards correct to create public places
Published on May 23, 2014
Communities can create better functioning streets by changing the rules for streets in their community. -
Planning commissions can turn opposition into support by planning ahead
Published on June 19, 2012
Planning commissions can head-off opposition by taking a proactive approach to communications and public involvement surrounding a local planning effort. -
Placemaking is a rural responsibility too
Published on September 16, 2015
Placemaking is not just for urban and built environments. It has an important rural component also. Here is one quick and easy way for rural governments to do their part with placemaking. -
Planning your lakefront dream home?
Published on October 7, 2013
Minimizing vegetation disturbance on your shoreline property saves time and money both now and in the future. It’s also a smart way to protect your lake’s water quality. -
Planning your community’s future for a stronger, sustainable, self-reliant food system
Published on April 4, 2013
How a community grows, changes and prepares for its future is guided by its master plan. Where does the food system fit into your community’s future plans? -
Porous pavement: A not-so-new low-impact design technique
Published on November 17, 2013
That childhood saying “when it rains, it pours” may be getting an update to “when it rains, it’s porous.” Using low-impact design techniques can reduce stormwater runoff and protect local water resources. -
Placemaking continues to expand in Michigan
Published on July 15, 2014
MSU Extension partners with Macomb County and MACRO to kick off placemaking with countywide summit. -
Planning for the future of an organization
Published on February 24, 2013
So many options - how do you choose where to focus? -
Well-written policy aligns actions with the mission
Published on October 23, 2017
Good policy will drive successful actions that move organizations to solve long term issues. -
What’s all this talk about joint planning?
Published on January 21, 2013
Joint planning allows multiple municipalities in Michigan to collectively, more effectively and more efficiently plan for their community’s future. -
Placemaking success is seen when people using those Places
Published on June 19, 2013
Seeing people engaged on the street shows it is a vibrant Place, and Placemaking efforts are succeeding. Placemaking is an important economic strategy, and has already worked in a number of Michigan communities. -
Placemaking for economic development
Published on August 16, 2016
Placemaking as an economic development tool can be more efficient and cost effective than traditional attraction strategies. -
Planning commissions' reviews ensure consistency
Published on July 6, 2012
The planning commission plays an important role in reviewing local infrastructure and capital expenditures for consistency with the community’s master plan and the plans of its neighbors. -
Parliamentary procedure: How do you handle a motion?
Published on April 16, 2013
A good first step to ensure effective meetings is to know how to properly handle a motion. -
Part 1: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure
Published on February 1, 2018
Abundant freshwater provides a rich environment. -
Part 2: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure
Published on February 1, 2018
Exclusive natural community may be common in southern Michigan. -
Planning professionals must have faith in the process
Published on May 23, 2014
Good codes define many of the processes that planning officials must follow. When conducting compliance reviews, the goal should be to follow the defined processes. -
Can giving your downtown building a face lift qualify your business for a liquor license?
Published on November 19, 2014
Legislation passed earlier this year qualifies more communities to take advantage of the Redevelopment Liquor License. -
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.