MSU Extension Livable Communities

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  What’s in a planning commission’s annual report?

  Published on November 6, 2020
  The annual report is a requirement of all local government planning commissions and is an opportunity to provide the community and elected officials with a review of planning commission activities and achievements.

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  Why did the chicken (and cow and pig) cross the county?

  Published on September 11, 2020
  A guide for local officials addresses barriers for needed livestock processing in Southeast Michigan

• Life-cycle models can help tourism destinations chart a path to sustainability

  Published on August 7, 2020
  Can a life-cycle model help a destination understand tourism development and plan its future?  The answer is: yes.

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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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  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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  Decision making in communities

  Published on May 5, 2020
  How what happens after the decision depends on involvement before the decision.

• St. Clair County communities confirm first-time visitor impressions are valuable to community tourism improvements

  Published on May 4, 2020
  MSU Extension’s First Impressions Tourism (FIT) assessment program benefits participants knowledge and awareness of the importance of outside visitor's perspectives.

• First Impressions Tourism program FAQs

  Published on May 4, 2020
  Growing interest in First Impressions Tourism (FIT) program spawns a list of FAQs.

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  First Impressions Tourism program yields positive results in Marine City

  Published on May 4, 2020
  Coastal tourism successes achieved by community leadership taking action based on first-time visitor perspectives.

• Your farm and the Families First Act

  Published on April 16, 2020
  Do you know how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will affect your farm and your employees?