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Build better places today
Published on February 28, 2014
Tactical placemaking is a set of tools municipalities and community groups can use today to start building better places. -
A history of wetlands in Michigan: Part 3
Published on December 22, 2015
Early state settlers thought wetlands were teaming with disease. -
Amending a zoning ordinance requires adopting an ordinance
Published on March 3, 2015
Communities with zoning must regularly update their ordinance to reduce legal risk. The process for doing so is not difficult, but it is detailed and requires adopting an amending ordinance. -
All zoning does not have to include everything in the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act
Published on August 19, 2015
Local governments are provided with several zoning tools and techniques. But they all do not have to be used in every zoning ordinance. Local governments can choose to use certain tools, or not. -
Function of a county planning commission and department: Part 2
Published on November 19, 2015
In an era of increased need for coordination, cooperation, and regionalization between local governments, county planning is much more important. Technical assistance, education and mapping are important tools for successful county planning. -
Walking and biking are not just for recreation
Published on July 14, 2014
Communities are looking to increase non-motorized travel for a variety of reasons besides recreation. -
The “Triple Bottom Line” in Michigan’s coastal communities – Element 5: Sense of place
Published on November 8, 2013
A sense of place is when the cultural heritage, available resources or some other unique element found within a community connects people with the identity of where they live, work or play. -
MSU Extension offers Citizen Planner program in Petoskey
Published on February 16, 2012
Today’s planning and zoning officials are facing significant challenges as the state’s economy changes. The MSU Extension Citizen Planner Program provides in-depth training to address those concerns. -
Collaboration key to providing efficient community services
Published on February 28, 2013
Collaboration between local governments, organizations and agencies can save valuable local financial resources and help leverage outside financial resources without duplication of services. -
New master plans will need to be very different from traditional ones
Published on October 24, 2013
Many traditional master plans were based on a continuing growth assumption. Populations were increasing and the goal was to accommodate coordinate that new growth. -
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula predicted to have increased wildfire potential this spring
Published on March 26, 2015
After two years with lower than normal risk, much of the upper Midwest is predicted to have higher than normal wildfire risk this April. -
Planning for the future of an organization
Published on February 24, 2013
So many options - how do you choose where to focus? -
Planning with water in mind: Part Two
Published on October 20, 2017
Communities can help insure water availability -
Innovation, excitement to begin at Boardman River System in Traverse City – Part 1
Published on October 4, 2016
River selected for 10-year pioneering experiment to create, evaluate state-of-the-art ways to block invasive species while allowing others to migrate. -
Government website is now an essential and expected
Published on May 24, 2016
A constantly growing number of people expect an internet presence. A dynamic government webpage that provides a variety of content is now a basic part of providing government services. -
Access to the digital economy and the New Economy for everyone
Published on June 6, 2017
The digital economy has revolutionized how we do business using New Economy principles -
Modifying your shoreline property? Check local regulations first – Part 1
Published on April 25, 2012
Checking local zoning regulations is the first step for shoreline property owners considering major landscaping projects. The first part of this series outlines shoreline zoning ordinance goals and common provisions. -
Natural resources a hot topic at sustainable communities certificate course
Published on May 16, 2012
Michigan’s natural resources – our fields, forests, lakes, streams and wetlands – contribute greatly to a community’s ability to develop without compromising future generations. -
The difference between “land use” and “land cover”
Published on January 18, 2013
The terms “land use” and “land cover” have specific meanings in how they describe the land and should not be used interchangeably. -
Why mingle with trail-makers?
Published on October 3, 2017
Attending multiuse trail planning meetings can benefit you and your community.