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Community planning’s dirty word: Sprawl
Published on October 24, 2012
Managing growth can prevent sprawl and encourage the development of prosperous Michigan cities and countrysides. -
Ten ways to invigorate meetings
Published on October 24, 2012
We meet to get things done – explore ways to make meetings useful, meaningful and effective. -
Advantages of form-based zoning account for its growing popularity
Published on October 24, 2012
Form-based zoning is starting to catch on with local governments in Michigan. There is a long list of advantages of form-based zoning. -
Two companies in tiny village complete facelifts and reinvigorate a downtown community
Published on October 24, 2012
There have been some exciting changes in downtown Topinabee, Mich. thanks to two business facelifts. -
Meeting guidelines and ground rules are basic tools for successful meetings
Published on October 18, 2012
Establish meeting ground rules for positive personal interaction which can assist with consensus decision making. -
Back roads Arts and Eats tour attracts travelers Oct. 20-21
Published on October 18, 2012
The agri-cultural tour supports local economies and offers travelers a delightful drive at the height of autumn color through a hilly terrain boasting countless inland lakes. -
Successful entrepreneurial communities share common characteristics
Published on October 18, 2012
Entrepreneurship is recognized as a valuable economic development strategy. Support activities to develop your community’s entrepreneurial support network. -
Starting a community conversation using the World Café format
Published on October 17, 2012
Explore how community members from Lowell, Michigan’s 2012 Community Visioning Process did just that. -
Form-based zoning becoming popular for its difference from conventional zoning
Published on October 17, 2012
Form-based zoning is starting to catch on with local governments in Michigan. There are key differences between form-based and conventional zoning which has led to its popularity. -
Save time at the polls
Published on October 17, 2012
Michigan State University provides voter resources on ballot issues and more