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Most local governments need to update their Master Plan
Published on February 4, 2012
New legal requirements have added to the required content of a municipal master plans in Michigan. Thus a vast majority of master plans in Michigan need to be updated by amendment or preparing a whole new plan. -
Money, capacity and planning are key ingredients to good neighborhood development
Published on December 19, 2012
Successful projects are well-financed, professionally staffed and are driven by a plan that was developed with considerable community input. -
Placemaking: Fueling Detroit’s resurgence
Published on February 20, 2015
Placemaking is proving to be a successful approach to urban planning by reviving cities from post-industrial decline and Detroit has many examples to share. -
River Rouge and Trenton take steps to create sustainable coastal communities
Published on September 6, 2012
Walkability and bikeability assessments are helping coastal communities find ways to connect residents and visitors to community assets, neighborhoods and downtown businesses. -
Many local governments still need to update sign regulations following the 2015 Supreme Court case
Published on April 22, 2016
It has been almost ten months since the US Supreme Court ruling on content-neutral regulation of signs. The June 2015 ruling re-emphasized and further restricted content-based regulation of signs. Many local governments have yet to adopt new regulations. -
Hop on your bike, it’s National Bike Month!
Published on May 8, 2015
This spring, consider joining others in National Bike Month activities and events and swap your car for your bike to get to work, school or run errands. -
Understanding the urban transect
Published on April 20, 2015
The urban transect is a community analysis tool that can lead to better understanding of community form and patterns. -
Is a vote of “No Confidence” right for our group?
Published on December 21, 2016
Roberts Rules of Order stays silent on votes of no confidence. -
Placemaking for tourism - How to attract new visitors and talent to your region
Published on March 23, 2016
A two-part webinar highlighting placemaking as an economic development strategy, detailing Michigan's tourism economy and providing strategies to enhance tourist experiences through placemaking. -
Right to Farm Act protects certain farm activities from some local government regulations
Published on November 27, 2012
The Right to Farm Act impacts local government regulation of certain farm activities, but it does not extend to all agricultural activity and does not supersede all local regulations. -
Are all workers “knowledge workers”? New Economy knowledge workers - Part 1
Published on October 10, 2017
Who are knowledge workers? Comparison of old and new economy “knowledge workers”. -
“Mission” and “vision:” explore the difference
Published on May 8, 2012
Understanding the difference between mission and vision is critical to the formation of a goal, group or project. -
Contents of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
Published on August 9, 2013
A CWPP helps protect communities from loss caused by wildfire. This article is part two of a two part series. In this article, we will address the contents that go into a CWPP. -
MSU Extension launches new Citizen Planner Online
Published on January 26, 2018
Self-paced, completely redesigned, and more engaging than ever. -
MSU Extension offers local government training on new Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act
Published on January 5, 2017
Participants will learn how the new act will impact their communities and what their options are as local government officials. -
Should your professional planning staff have AICP certification?
Published on November 17, 2013
In my discussions with other professional planners there seems to be mixed feelings about the planning certification as well as the professional education. -
State releases Part 2 of its official Water Strategy
Published on July 27, 2016
Protecting, promoting state’s freshwater resources are key goals. -
Creating successful retail streets
Published on December 2, 2015
The basic concepts and tools to create a successful retail street. -
Grassroots Community outreach and engagement
Published on October 10, 2018
Grassroots Community Leadership & Development: Community Outreach & Engagement (Part Two). -
Understanding nonconformity: Are you 'granfathered' in?
Published on April 4, 2013
Properties that qualify as nonconforming often have particular regulations that affect how an owner can make changes to the property. Understanding these regulations is important in order to avoid potential conflict with local government.