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Supreme Court ruling on sign regulation has major implications for all local governments, August 3, 2023
A zoning moratorium should only be done with caution, August 3, 2023
Qualifications-based selection, not bidding, is best to contract with professional services, August 3, 2023
Local government strategies to protect groundwater, August 3, 2023
Zoning petitions: What are citizens’ options?, April 19, 2023
How to spot a spot zoning, April 13, 2023
Planning and zoning for solar in Michigan, April 13, 2023
Right to Farm Act can preempt local regulation authority, but not all local regulations, April 11, 2023
When to call an attorney for planning and zoning issues, April 6, 2023
No state oversight of planning, zoning; limited central database of zoning ordinances, April 4, 2023
Administrative decisions require careful application to ordinance standards: Part 1, March 21, 2023
Administrative decisions require careful application to ordinance standards: Part 2, March 21, 2023
Critical training for Zoning Board of Appeals members, March 17, 2023
Accessory dwelling units – Coming to a neighborhood near you?, September 9, 2022
Proving a practical difficulty for a dimensional variance request, August 24, 2022
Circuit court review of ZBA decisions, August 24, 2022
How to handle appeals of administrative decisions, August 19, 2022
Conflict of interest rules apply to all communities, regardless of size, February 24, 2022
Michigan Workshops on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, November 17, 2021
Planning and zoning guide for solar energy systems available for local officials and landowners, October 14, 2021
Before settling for a public hearing, consider the continuum of public involvement, August 6, 2021
A zoning plan is a required part of master plans in Michigan, August 4, 2021
New Planning Commissioner Training series launched in partnership with Planetizen Courses, June 28, 2021
To plan or not to plan? Minimum contents of a master plan, June 17, 2021
Cultivating local farm economies, April 21, 2021
Incompatible office: what does it mean and how does it differ from a conflict of interest?, March 18, 2021
What’s in a planning commission’s annual report?, November 6, 2020
The forgotten law: Planning Commission review of capital expenditures, September 1, 2020
Court clarification on Right to Farm and local regulation, July 16, 2020
Caution: Zoning moratorium ahead, April 8, 2020
Land Division Act basics for landowners, March 24, 2020
Category 4 sites under the Right to Farm Act Site Selection GAAMP, November 19, 2019
Right to Farm Site Selection GAAMP needs local government attention, November 19, 2019
Embarking on planning and zoning for the first time? Think it through!, September 10, 2019
It is not just any attorney: Find the lawyer that has a focus in municipal law, September 5, 2019
Combining real property parcels, April 1, 2019
Community food system policy-development resources for local government, February 18, 2019
MSU collaborates with MDHHS on the Michigan Climate and Health Adaptation Program, January 31, 2018
MSU Extension launches new Citizen Planner Online, January 26, 2018
U.S. Supreme Court rules on landmark property rights case, December 20, 2017
New guide connects local government decision-making and community health, safety and welfare, December 11, 2017
Michigan local governments take note: Rules emerge for medical marijuana facilities, October 31, 2017
October is National Planning Month, October 2, 2017
Disasters don’t plan ahead. You can., August 29, 2017
Aging in place: Implications for housing and community development, February 7, 2017
Ishpeming plans with eyes on a sustainable future for Bancroft Park, February 6, 2017
Climate change and the increasing probability of extreme weather, December 22, 2016
What is reasonable use of Michigan’s waters?, November 22, 2016
Water use at perpendicular versus parallel roads: Where are public versus riparian rights?, November 22, 2016
Beware of zombie planning commissioners this Halloween, October 24, 2016
Walkability is key to economic development, October 10, 2016
Looking to boost tourism revenue? Start with placemaking, October 10, 2016
Local government and climate change: key roles to mitigate threats to public health, June 17, 2016
Why bike to work? The more appropriate question seems to be why not?, May 16, 2016
Vague or subjective ordinance standards: In the court’s opinion they stink! Part 1, April 14, 2016
Vague or subjective ordinance standards: In the court’s opinion they stink! Part 2, April 14, 2016
Implementing community vision requires detailed strategies, April 1, 2016
Green infrastructure techniques are for properties big and small, March 6, 2016
Citizen Planner Online again open for enrollment, February 16, 2016
Considering regulation of short-term rentals in light of the sharing economy: Part 2, December 22, 2015
Considering regulation of short-term rentals in light of the sharing economy: Part 1, December 22, 2015
Regulating keyhole development, December 21, 2015
New transportation act allows greater flexibility in street design, December 9, 2015
The Village of Ontonagon plans for future sustainability of their harbor community: Part 1, November 30, 2015
The Village of Ontonagon plans for future sustainability of their harbor community: Part 2, November 30, 2015
Got water? Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 2, October 9, 2015
Got water? Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 1, October 6, 2015
Marquette prioritizes bikes, pedestrians to boost business on Third Street, August 26, 2015
What can and can’t I do in my homeowners association?, August 14, 2015
Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper Placemaking helps Marquette achieve its vision, July 17, 2015
Workshops reveal small-town placemaking strategies, June 15, 2015
Freedom of Information Act compliance required by July 1, May 8, 2015
Hop on your bike, it’s National Bike Month!, May 8, 2015
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula predicted to have increased wildfire potential this spring, March 26, 2015
Policy released on urban livestock recommendations, March 26, 2015
Amending a zoning ordinance requires adopting an ordinance, March 3, 2015
Placemaking workshops will result in strategies for regions throughout Michigan, February 24, 2015
You vacation based on climate, but you pack based on weather, February 9, 2015
Transfer of real property to a first-degree relative is not a transfer of ownership, January 21, 2015
Historic buildings: older, smaller and better, December 15, 2014
With higher Great Lakes, review zoning for coastal resiliency: Part 2, November 21, 2014
With higher Great Lakes, review zoning for coastal resiliency: Part 1, November 21, 2014
Witches and werewolves know the elements of great neighborhood form, October 2, 2014
Rural Smart Growth to reinforce regional placemaking: Part 2, August 27, 2014
Rural Smart Growth to reinforce regional placemaking: Part 1, August 27, 2014
Crowdfunding placemaking, August 13, 2014
A walkability paradox: Cars may improve the pedestrian experience, July 24, 2014
Local government and climate change: Assess your community’s flood resilience, July 22, 2014
Existing livestock farms in ‘primary residential’ areas can continue, July 18, 2014
Parklets for placemaking, June 13, 2014
Local government and climate change: Planning for rainfall intensification in the Midwest, May 29, 2014
Changes to Site Selection GAAMP mean communities have greater opportunity to plan for food systems, May 16, 2014
Food trucks: Serving street food with a side of placemaking, March 18, 2014
In disputes over zoning authority, follow the legislative intent test, February 20, 2014
Open streets: Placemaking with physical activity in mind, February 3, 2014
Zoning runs with the land, except when it doesn’t, January 19, 2014
What is a winter city’s placemaking strategy?, December 10, 2013
Form-based codes and winter cities make for a hot combination, December 10, 2013
Complete streets in Michigan: Progress, pitfalls and promise, October 17, 2013
Add a frontage quality analysis to your next walking audit, October 17, 2013
Reviewing the origins of property rights tension in American society, September 24, 2013
Michigan Main Street seeks applicants for 2014, September 10, 2013
Michigan residents believe New Economy strategies are important to state's success, August 1, 2013
Study neighborhood typology to discover a library of information on form: Part 2, July 16, 2013
Study neighborhood typology to discover a library of information on form: Part 1, July 16, 2013
A citizen’s guide to promoting complete streets, June 12, 2013
Road diets can improve pedestrian safety without compromising capacity, June 10, 2013
Sample Wildfire Hazard Zoning helps communities protect against property and life loss, May 15, 2013
May is bike month: Support health and reinforce place by becoming a Bicycle Friendly Community, May 12, 2013
Michigan Local Government Benchmarking Consortium helps lower costs and improve services, April 13, 2013
New rural water quality protection guidebook prepared by Michigan State University, April 13, 2013
March means spring is around the corner, but not before your local March board of review, March 7, 2013
Qualified agricultural property exemption not necessarily tied to property classification, March 7, 2013
Local governments can regulate but not prohibit natural resource extraction, February 4, 2013
Infill housing in Michigan can meet a “back to the city” demand, January 9, 2013
The charrette is the ticket for those problematic development sites, January 3, 2013
Your planning commission prepares an annual report, but what about a work program?, December 7, 2012
Local government plays a leadership role in the "New Economy", December 7, 2012
Good urban form promotes walkability and physical health – Part 2, September 24, 2012
Good urban form promotes walkability and physical health – Part 1, September 21, 2012
“Federal Resources for Sustainable Rural Communities” released, August 14, 2012
New guidebook presents small-town, Michigan examples of placemaking, July 13, 2012
Planning commissions' reviews ensure consistency, July 6, 2012
Planning commissions can turn opposition into support by planning ahead, June 19, 2012
Update your community’s Capital Improvement Program, June 5, 2012
There’s still time to comply with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, April 30, 2012

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Developing Thriving Communities in the Upper Peninsula with Ishpeming City Manager Craig Cugini
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