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Planning for reopening local government
Published on June 13, 2020
Conversations with local government managers about planning for reopening local government.
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Urban agriculture and agriculture-like sample zoning text available to local governments in Michigan
Published on May 29, 2020
Local government should encourage urban agriculture. But there needs to be proper safeguards and a consensus to balance agriculture activities without undesired impacts in the neighborhood.
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A new resource for tribal officials
Published on May 22, 2020
Comprehensive resources webpage shares valuable tools and policy insights for Michigan’s 12 sovereign nations impacted by novel coronavirus
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COVID-19 fiscal strategy and resource guides
Published on May 22, 2020
Guides help local governments through the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19.
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How to move your community’s master plan process online: A case study
Published on May 15, 2020
A Collaborative Master Plan Process employs multiple online platforms, hears from a wide cross-section of residents, and never misses a beat.
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No state oversight of planning, zoning; limited central database of zoning ordinances
Published on May 15, 2020
While there is no state oversight of planning and zoning, there is a statewide database of zoning ordinances in Michigan.
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Decision making in communities
Published on May 5, 2020
How what happens after the decision depends on involvement before the decision.
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Remember this when planning for great adult educational programs
Published on May 5, 2020
Focus on simple concepts to make a real difference in adult learning.
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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.