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Road diets can improve pedestrian safety without compromising capacity
Published on December 19, 2024
Since pedestrian safety is a function of vehicle speed, and vehicle speed is a function of roadway width, 4-to-3 lane conversions, also known as road diets, can improve safety without compromising capacity of the roadway. -
MSU Extension receives national award for transformational housing policy work
Published on November 22, 2024
The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities recognized MSU Extension with its 2024 National Extension Diversity Award for their visionary leadership and diversity in educational programming. -
Amending a zoning ordinance requires adopting an ordinance
Published on October 22, 2024
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. -
Public engagement: How to prepare and select a fitting approach
Published on October 22, 2024
Public engagement helps organizations and local governments draw from and foster community relationships. This article aims to give groups guidance on selecting a fitting engagement strategy and organizing to make the event a success. -
Community discussions around housing: Tax increment financing (TIF) for housing
Published on August 13, 2024
The Brownfield Redevelopment Finance Act now allows for TIF to be used for qualified housing projects. -
Citizen education resources support voices of residents
Published on August 12, 2024
MSU Extension citizen education resources are helpful tools to inform community residents on the nature of local government planning and zoning decisions. -
Annual state entrepreneurship conference continues to showcase small town charm and success in Cadillac
Published on July 22, 2024
The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference returned in 2024 hosted by the City of Cadillac, welcoming more than 100 participants from across Michigan. -
MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy names Mark Skidmore interim director
Published on April 4, 2024
Skidmore will serve in this interim role while a nationwide search for a new director is underway. -
City of Allegan strives to be more welcoming after capturing first-time visitor perspectives
Published on March 5, 2024
The First Impressions Tourism assessment supports community economic development by facilitating growth of local and regional tourism economies. -
Zoning related to adult foster care (AFC) homes
Published on December 15, 2023
Zoning for adult foster care facilities requires a detailed review of state residential facility licensing types, similar dwelling types, density, and zoning districts.