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Community discussion around housing: Identifying existing missing middle housing

Published on August 1, 2022
Missing middle housing is a relatively new term, but these types of homes may already exist in your community — if you know what to look for!
2021-2022 Michigan Planning and Zoning Court Cases

Published on June 24, 2022
The annual 2021-2022 summary of Michigan planning and zoning court cases is available to the public.
How should members of a public body handle the approval of meeting minutes if they were absent?

Published on April 8, 2022
What should members of a public body do when it comes time to vote to approve minutes of a meeting that they were not present at?
Community discussions around housing: Explaining common key terms

Published on March 15, 2022
Discussions about a community’s housing situation can involve many intertwined but distinct terms; this article explains some of the most common.
The inherent value of a charrette: A discussion with Bill Riddick

Published on March 8, 2022
According to author and facilitator Bill Riddick, charrettes offer transformative opportunities for public engagement and policy-change.