News
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Michigan Sea Grant storm project seeks to help communities prepare for future extreme storms
Published on June 26, 2017
Mid-Michigan's 2017 storm reminiscent of the 1986 Great Flood. -
Using New Urbanism principles to create community and reduce social isolation
Published on June 6, 2017
New Urbanism principles can be used to intentionally design communities that support community engagement and person interaction in growing urban areas. -
Access to the digital economy and the New Economy for everyone
Published on June 6, 2017
The digital economy has revolutionized how we do business using New Economy principles -
2016-2017 planning and zoning court case summaries now ready
Published on May 30, 2017
The annual May 2017 summary of land use court cases is prepared and available to the public. -
Collaborative leadership offers greater outcomes
Published on April 3, 2017
Collaborative leadership is practiced in communities and organizations across the state. -
How land patents relate to planning, zoning and property taxes
Published on March 27, 2017
Virtually all land has been land patented and that property is subject to property tax and zoning regulation. -
Are village president and village manager incompatible offices?
Published on March 20, 2017
A recent Attorney General opinion helps us answer whether one person can serve as both village president and village manager in Michigan. -
Aging in place: Implications for housing and community development
Published on February 7, 2017
With an expanding older population, communities and caregivers will need to prepare for a growing demand for housing that is accessible and well-connected to services throughout the community. -
Ishpeming plans with eyes on a sustainable future for Bancroft Park
Published on February 6, 2017
It’s a vision in which environmental, social and economic dimensions all thrive and work together for the benefit of the whole. -
Prosperity comes from a focus on people, policy and place on a regional scale part 5
Published on January 19, 2017
It takes a region to provide the places, variety, resources and attributes to attract people. Economic development also needs to be coordinated among state, regional, educational, local government and private sectors.