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  Zoning density regulations results in segregation by wealth

  Published on July 20, 2016
  Zoning regulations on density contributes to segregation of wealthy neighborhoods but not poor neighborhoods. The more complex zoning approval processes contribute to segregation in poor neighborhoods.

• Zoning approvals are limited as to what conditions can be imposed

  Published on July 20, 2016
  Local government does not have free reign for imposing conditions. An imposed condition should relate back to the zoning ordinance standards for approval.

• Five levels of community partnerships

  Published on July 18, 2016
  This framework can help a community or organization assess what level of collaboration best meets their needs.

• Together at the Farm: U.P. Local Food Conference to be Held

  Published on July 15, 2016
  Renowned Small Farm and Organic Expert, Eliot Coleman to Speak at Local Food Conference

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  Great Lakes offering warmer water for summer pleasure

  Published on July 15, 2016
  Summer 2016 has significantly warmer lake temperatures than 2015.

• NIMBY solutions – Part one

  Published on July 14, 2016
  Four tools with a track record of success

• NIMBY solutions – Part two

  Published on July 14, 2016
  Examples of effective communication tools for risk reduction

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  How to incorporate elements of quality places into a community

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Setting goals within a community for an upcoming year can pose some challenges when deciding how to create a quality place.

• Reframe community proposals to reduce conflict

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Many communities promote conflict by how they present an issue to the public. Decrease conflict using this simple strategy.

• The real Detroit – The jack-of-all-trades city

  Published on July 7, 2016
  What makes Detroit the jack-of-all-trades city?