School of Planning, Design and Construction Land Policy

• LPI and Network Solutions Release a Seasonal Population Analysis of Northwest Michigan

  Published on November 10, 2014
  Study Quantifies Monthly Distribution of Residential and Visitor Populations in 10 Counties

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  Last Chance to Register: Space Still Available at the 2014 Built Environment Showcase on Nov. 7

  Published on October 28, 2014
  There is still time to reserve your space at the 2014 Built Environment Showcase, taking place from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with a reception following, on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing!

• Planning & Zoning Center at MSU Authors Guidebook on Community Engagement

  Published on October 3, 2014
  The Guidebook explores some of the challenges associated with creating a relationship and building trust in two predominantly low-income minority neighborhoods around water quality issues in Flint, MI.

• Planning & Zoning Center Authors Guidebook on Community Engagement

  Published on October 2, 2014
  The Planning & Zoning Center at MSU (PZC), a part of the Land Policy Institute, in partnership with the Flint River Watershed Coalition, has developed a new community engagement guidebook.

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  PZC Releases New Vision for Flint Park Lake and Adjoining Neighborhoods in Flint

  Published on September 9, 2014
  The MSU Land Policy Institute’s Planning & Zoning Center partnered with community leaders to host multiple community engagement efforts in the neighborhoods surrounding Flint Park Lake in Flint, MI.

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  Register Today for the 2014 Built Environment Showcase at Michigan State University

  Published on September 4, 2014
  On Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, the 2014 Built Environment Showcase will take place at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing.

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  LPI's Dr. Warbach Authors Article on Eco Districts and Infrastructure

  Published on August 1, 2014
  The focus of this Land Policy Institute opinion article, authored by John Warbach, Phd, is on how to better grow sustainably in the future as a population.

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  Protecting Water Quality Was Focus of the 2014 Saginaw Bay Watershed Conference at SVSU

  Published on July 18, 2014
  John Austin declared that Blue is the New Green when it comes to economic development during his plenary address at the 2014 Saginaw Bay Watershed Conference on June 12, 2014, at Saginaw Valley State University.

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  LPI releases study of placemaking views and values of 11 Midwest cities

  Published on June 20, 2014
  A report detailing the views and values of placemaking in Michigan, the Midwest and the nation is now available from the MSU Land Policy Institute (LPI).

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  PZC Releases New Vision for Thread Lake and Adjoining Neighborhoods in Flint

  Published on June 18, 2014
  The MSU Land Policy Institute's Planning & Zoning Center partnered with community leaders to host multiple community engagement efforts in the neighborhoods surrounding Thread Lake in Flint, Mich.

• Saginaw Bay Watershed Conference: 3 things to know about climate change

  Published on June 12, 2014
  Climate change is a scientific fact, experts say, despite 30 percent of Americans don't believe in it.

• Register Today for Planning and Zoning Workshops on Rural Water Quality Protection

  Published on June 6, 2014
  Space is still available to attend two planning and zoning workshops in June to help rural communities protect water quality. Registration is available online and the cost to attend is only $10. The events are co-hosted by the LPI.

• Saginaw Bay Watershed Conference to highlight water quality protection, related efforts in the Basin

  Published on June 6, 2014
  The MSU Planning & Zoning Center (PZC) along with 13 other sponsors will hold the second Saginaw Bay Watershed Conference at Saginaw Valley State University's Curtiss Hall on Thursday, June 12, 2014, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

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  LPI’S PZC to host 2014 Saginaw Bay Watershed Conference in June

  Published on June 3, 2014
  The Planning & Zoning Center (PZC) at MSU along with 13 other sponsors will hold the second Saginaw Bay Watershed Conference at Saginaw Valley State University's Curtiss Hall on Thursday, June 12, 2014, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Muck, invasive species on tap for 2014 Saginaw Bay Watershed Conference

  Published on May 30, 2014
  A group of experts will gather at Saginaw Valley State University in June to discuss ways to restore the rivers, lakes and wetlands of the Saginaw Bay watershed, but it won't be reciting research papers, one official says.

• PZC and the Flint River Watershed Coalition host visioning session for Flint Park Lake in Flint

  Published on April 4, 2014
  On Tuesday, March 18, 2014, a team of researchers from the LPI’s Planning & Zoning Center and the Flint River Watershed Coalition continued its efforts in the neighborhood surrounding Flint Park

• Saginaw Bay algae events, WIN Earth Day Contest, and warblers in ogemaw

  Published on March 21, 2014
  The Saginaw Bay Watershed Conference, being coordinated by the Michigan State Land Policy Institute and groups throughout the watershed.

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  LPI's Dr. Warbach on How to Better Communicate About Climate Change

  Published on February 21, 2014
  Dr. John Warbach, from the Land Policy Institute, provides insights on climate change and how to better communicate about it from the Building Climate Solutions Conference held in January 2014

• Save the date: GLRI 2014 Saginaw Bay Watershed Conference coming in June

  Published on February 7, 2014
  The Land Policy Institute’s Planning & Zoning Center at MSU is again hosting the Saginaw Bay Watershed Conference at Saginaw Valley State University’s Curtiss Hall in University Center, MI, on Thursday, June 12, 2014.

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  LPI's Mark Wyckoff Authors Article on Four Different Types of Placemaking

  Published on February 6, 2014
  This article delves into four types of placemaking and features examples of projects and activities in each area, as well as in-depth comparison tables and graphics to help readers select the best approach to meet their objectives.