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The Grand Rapids Downtown Market offers a variety of ways to expand your local food knowledge
Published on January 19, 2014
Bacon, breakfast and beer are just a few of the topics in this diverse menu of workshops. -
Zoning runs with the land, except when it doesn’t
Published on January 19, 2014
While equal treatment under the law must always be a government priority, a number of municipal attorneys believe that zoning approvals can expire if not acted upon within a specified period of time. -
Michigan and Ontario groups earn prestigious Department of Interior Partners in Conservation Award
Published on January 17, 2014
International collaboration along Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair and Detroit rivers leads to ecosystem restoration and exemplary partnerships. -
New resource on form-based codes is a practical guide for all communities
Published on January 13, 2014
Municipalities with a small or non-existent planning staff will find this form-based code resource helpful for learning the basics and getting a handle on how to request assistance from planning consultants. -
Access to healthy food and why it continues to matter – Part 2
Published on January 10, 2014
Evidence shows that healthy food access continues to be a critical factor for improving both the physical and economic health and well-being of communities. -
Access to healthy food and why it continues to matter – Part 1
Published on January 10, 2014
Evidence shows that healthy food access continues to be a critical factor for improving both the physical and economic health and well-being of communities. -
Anatomy of a sidewalk
Published on January 9, 2014
Getting the details right makes for more pedestrians. -
International tourism numbers still climbing
Published on January 3, 2014
United Nations World Tourism Organization publication reflects on the 2012’s tourism facts and figures. -
The Board has hired an Executive Director – who makes decisions now for the organization?
Published on December 31, 2013
In order to work effectively, the Board of Directors and the Executive Director need to understand and support the responsibilities of both roles. -
Code of conduct for your planning commission or zoning board of appeals
Published on December 31, 2013
Adopting a code of conduct provides guidance and expectations for appointed officials in their respective roles as public officials.