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• The one question every municipality should ask itself before adopting an ordinance

  Published on October 11, 2016
  There are many considerations when developing and adopting a new ordinance, but perhaps the most important of all is determining whether the municipality has the will to enforce the new zoning regulations.

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  Looking to boost tourism revenue? Start with placemaking

  Published on October 10, 2016
  In the New Economy, placemaking must be part of an economic development strategy. For the tourism industry, businesses and communities can enhance the tourist experience through placemaking, which serves as a population attraction strategy.

• Engaging community stakeholders for water quality in lakes

  Published on October 10, 2016
  When conducting water quality studies on local lakes, it is important to have sound scientific methods guiding the investigative process. Equally important is the need to reach out to community members who have a vested interest in the health of the lake.

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  Innovation, excitement to begin at Boardman River System in Traverse City – Part 1

  Published on October 4, 2016
  River selected for 10-year pioneering experiment to create, evaluate state-of-the-art ways to block invasive species while allowing others to migrate.

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  Innovation, excitement to begin at Boardman River System in Traverse City – Part 2

  Published on October 4, 2016
  Fall fish migration in full swing at Boardman River Weir/James Price Trap and Harvest Facility.

• Building Strong Sovereign Nations program to hold annual governance training later this month

  Published on October 3, 2016
  The BSSN program supports tribal efforts to build strong communities, organizations and governments.

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  Joint Planning Commission involves 11 townships

  Published on September 23, 2016
  It may be the largest Joint Planning Commission in Michigan, with 11 governments cooperating. The Joint Commission forms one planning commission and one zoning ordinance for the 11 participating townships.

• The problems of legacy cities

  Published on September 21, 2016
  Legacy cities are trying to resolve problems that impede the regeneration of their economic, social and physical environments.

• The importance of legacy cities

  Published on September 21, 2016
  Legacy cities revitalization is critical to our nation's economic sustainability.

• The challenges of legacy cities

  Published on September 21, 2016
  Significant job and population loss, regional migration and suburban flight have left an impoverished urban population behind in legacy cities.