School of Planning, Design and Construction Land Policy

News

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  2019-2020 Michigan planning and zoning court cases are available

  Published on July 6, 2020

  The annual 2020 summary of Michigan planning and zoning court cases is now available to the public.

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  Wyckoff to lead MSU Land Policy Institute

  Published on March 17, 2017

  Michigan State University's Land Policy Institute transitioned to new leadership this month. Dean Ronald Hendrick from CANR named Mark Wyckoff, the senior associate director of LPI since 2006, as interim director of LPI for the balance of 2017.

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  Wyckoff & Madill share expertise on planning, placemaking and economic development

  Published on November 2, 2016

  The Michigan Association of Planning hosted its annual Planning Michigan Conference Oct. 26-28, 2016, in Kalamazoo.

• LPI hits the road

  Published on August 31, 2016

  The Land Policy Institute hits the road this fall and will be presenting at a couple upcoming conferences.

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  LPI’s Wyckoff shared placemaking expertise at AIA Michigan’s Legislative Day

  Published on March 15, 2016

  Various groups hosted the 21st Annual Architects, Engineers & Surveyors Legislative Day across from the Capitol in downtown Lansing.

• LPI's Wyckoff and Madill shared placemaking expertise at the MTA annual conference in Jan. 2016

  Published on February 4, 2016

  The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) hosted their annual conference Jan. 19-22, 2016, in Detroit.

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  LPI’s Planning & Zoning Center and MSUE Michigan Citizen Planner Team Up for Training

  Published on August 4, 2015

  As the MSU Planning & Zoning Center (PZC) gears up for its 8th annual Zoning Administrator Certificate Training Program, it also looks forward to increased partnership with MSU Extension's (MSUE) Michigan Citizen Planner Program.

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  Coming from LPI in 2015

  Published on January 16, 2015

  The Land Policy Insitute was hard at work in 2014 seeking funding for valuable initiatives with MSU and stakeholder partners, which resulted in more than $1 million in new grants and contracts for 2015.

• LPI Year In Review

  Published on December 18, 2014

  This year, the Institute's contribution to research and outreach efforts have ranged widely to include such topics as placemaking, regionalism, economic development, corridor improvement and improving water quality in the Great Lakes, among others.

• 2014 LPI Year in Review

  Published on December 17, 2014

  This year, the Institute’s contribution to research and outreach efforts have ranged widely to include such topics as placemaking, regionalism, economic development, corridor improvement and improving water quality in the Great Lakes, among others.

• 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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  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.

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  LPI Helped Engage the Public in the October MMPGS Michigan Ave./Grand River Ave. Design Charrette

  Published on November 15, 2013

  After numerous public workshops, technical meetings and countless conversations that spanned eight days, the Michigan Avenue/Grand River Avenue Charrette took another step forward in October 2013.

• MSU and MML Team Again on Placemaking Initiatives with MSHDA

  Published on October 4, 2013

  Michigan State University and the Michigan Municipal League are pleased to once again partner with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority in provision of placemaking training, research, planning and policy assistance.

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  LPI Partners with TCRPC and Others on $3M HUD Grant for Mid-Michigan

  Published on June 5, 2012

  The 3-year grant will fund the Mid-Michigan Program for Sustainability focusing on regional planning, housing, land use, economic and workforce development, transportation and infrastructure development.