MSU Extension Planning

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  The forgotten law: Planning Commission review of capital expenditures

  Published on September 1, 2020
  When government proposes to buy land, buildings, renovate or build, the proposal should be reviewed by that government’s planning commission first.

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  Do you require training for your zoning administrator? You should

  Published on September 1, 2020
  Zoning administrators are among the most important local officials – how well they do, or not do - their jobs have a great impact on the future of their communities.

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  From Learning about Environmental Policy to Creating it: Tremaine Phillips ‘08

  Published on August 10, 2020
  Tremaine Phillips reflects on how his time in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics prepared him for his work as a commissioner for the Michigan Public Service Commission.

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  5 ways planning remains relevant during COVID-19

  Published on July 17, 2020
  A list of 5 ways that urban and regional planning are relevant during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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  Court clarification on Right to Farm and local regulation

  Published on July 16, 2020
  A published Michigan Court of Appeals case provides clarification over the confusing issue of local regulation and the Right to Farm Act.

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  2019-2020 Michigan planning and zoning court cases are available

  Published on July 6, 2020
  The annual 2020 summary of Michigan planning and zoning court cases is now available to the public.

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  Elections and COVID-19

  Published on July 6, 2020
  Safe voting during a pandemic.

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  Planning for reopening local government

  Published on June 13, 2020
  Conversations with local government managers about planning for reopening local government.

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  Urban agriculture and agriculture-like sample zoning text available to local governments in Michigan

  Published on May 29, 2020
  Local government should encourage urban agriculture. But there needs to be proper safeguards and a consensus to balance agriculture activities without undesired impacts in the neighborhood.

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  A new resource for tribal officials

  Published on May 22, 2020
  Comprehensive resources webpage shares valuable tools and policy insights for Michigan’s 12 sovereign nations impacted by novel coronavirus