MSU Extension Planning

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  Choose planning professionals who have AICP credentials

  Published on October 10, 2018
  Not all planning professionals are equal. A very good way to select higher quality is to insist on AICP credentials when selecting a planning consultant or hiring an employee.

• MSUE in Detroit Series Part One: Civic Outreach Field Guide

  Published on October 10, 2018
  Civic Outreach: Providing a Voice for all Community Members and Stakeholders

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  Sequence of government permits is important

  Published on September 14, 2018
  There is best order to obtain permits for development. The order is dictated by statute and influenced by best practices.

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  Planning and Zoning for solar developments training partnership between MSU Extension, Michigan Energy Office

  Published on September 5, 2018
  As prices continue to fall more and more people are interested in the economics of solar power.

• Practical measures to de-stress a contentious public hearing

  Published on July 16, 2018
  Providing clear expectations and small, personal gestures can help diffuse a tense public hearing and ease nerves for participants.

• What’s the best way to give raises?

  Published on July 16, 2018
  The short answer… there is no “best way”, rather several alternatives that may or may not fit your farm, business, or industry.

• FREE Data Diamond in the Rough

  Published on June 20, 2018
  Find wealth of site selections and demographic data with Real Estate Database tool

• Is community growth a good or bad thing?

  Published on June 4, 2018
  Like people, communities are either green and growing or ripe and rotting.

• Local government budget decision making

  Published on June 4, 2018
  The governance equation can help in budget creation.

• 2017-2018 planning and zoning court case summaries now ready

  Published on May 22, 2018
  The annual May 2018 summary of land use court cases is prepared and available to the public.