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Caution: Zoning moratorium ahead

Published on April 8, 2020
Michigan local governments should proceed carefully when considering temporarily suspending property owners’ rights to develop or build until adequate regulations can be developed and adopted.
Land Division Act basics for landowners

Published on March 24, 2020
Current and prospective owners of land in Michigan will benefit from understanding some basics of the Land Division Act.
Finding food during novel coronavirus

Published on March 20, 2020
Resources to help you and your family locate food during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
MSU's Great Lakes Conference to focus on "Tackling Challenges Today and Beyond"

Published on February 7, 2020
Teachers are encouraged to apply for stipends to help them attend the 30th annual Great Lakes Conference at Michigan State University.
Statewide tourism assessment program identifies action items and barriers for small town Michigan communities interested in bettering themselves.

Published on February 5, 2020
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Assessment program provides small town communities different strategies to better themselves via with capturing first-time visitor perspectives first and sharing them second.
The 2020 Census is here, and here are some key things to understand

Published on January 31, 2020
Not everyone was included in the original Census.
Tourism assessment program generates statewide impacts for Michiganders

Published on January 28, 2020
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Assessment program provides small town communities strategies to better themselves via capturing first-time visitor perspectives.
PARK(ing) day: A Placemaking Tool

Published on January 10, 2020
Create a temporary public park in your community on parking day.
Zoning in on millennials

Published on January 10, 2020
Changing community codes to attract talented youth is one economic development strategy.
Direct development with Corridor Improvement Authorities

Published on December 19, 2019
Develop outside the traditional downtown