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Planned unit development provides flexibility in local zoning
Published on January 26, 2015
Zoning ordinances are often not very flexible, requiring neighborhoods or commercial areas to appear the same. Planned unit development is one tool which can provide more flexibility and innovation for development. -
How to purchase local Michigan food year-round
Published on January 26, 2015
Despite the layer of snow across the state, winter produce markets are still open for business. -
A metropolitan county planning commission can, and should, apply to both urban and rural counties
Published on January 23, 2015
Metropolitan county planning commissions are about more cooperation and intergovernmental coordination in planning. It is not something for just urban or metro-like counties. -
Moving Trail Town Communities forward!
Published on January 20, 2015
Strategies for forming committees and taking the next steps. -
Port Huron’s First Trail Towns committee kicks off 2015!
Published on January 20, 2015
Opportunities for volunteers interested in Port Huron’s Trail Town Projects! -
Thinking about a career in business?
Published on January 16, 2015
Explore resources through Michigan 4-H and Michigan State University. -
End-of-the-year results for tackling climate change globally
Published on January 15, 2015
The conversation on climate change continues to evolve in a direction several countries view as extremely encouraging. -
Who is talking climate and hydrofluorocarbons?
Published on January 15, 2015
Annual BBC reports summarize climate change and international actions to reducing a leading greenhouse gas. -
Farm to school: Fresh from the school garden
Published on January 14, 2015
School gardens are one of the three key elements of farm to school. Learn more about how to use fresh garden produce in the school cafeteria. -
What do the Istanbul Grand Bazaar and Michigan travel destinations have in common? Part 2
Published on January 9, 2015
A pure sensory experience!