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Planning commissions need a good paper trail
Published on September 28, 2012
Effective planning commissions do a very good of documenting their decision making process. -
What is "good food?"
Published on September 27, 2012
Good food can be defined as healthy, green, fair and affordable. -
Prepare before heading to the polls
Published on September 26, 2012
Learn more about the Michigan General Election ballot and what to expect to see on it before you head to the polls. -
Celebrate Farm to School Month
Published on September 25, 2012
October is National Farm to School Month, learn about the impact this program has had in communities in Michigan and across the nation. -
Knowledgeable support staff makes all the difference in planning offices
Published on September 25, 2012
Good support staffs who understand the planning processes help local offices to run more efficiently. -
Farm to School continues to prosper in northwest Michigan
Published on September 24, 2012
The Farm to School program is thriving in northwest Michigan, setting an excellent example of the impact the program has on sustaining regional food systems -
Avoid conflicts of interest as a volunteer board member
Published on September 24, 2012
Board members have a fiduciary responsibility to their organization and members. Decisions they make must be in the best interest of the organization and not to benefit personal, family or business interests. -
Good urban form promotes walkability and physical health – Part 2
Published on September 24, 2012
The physical layout and design of a city directly determines how accessible, welcoming, convenient, and safe the city is for walking, all of which are important for enabling and encouraging more physical activity among residents. -
Explore effective listening
Published on September 24, 2012
When working within human service providing roles, it is crucial to listen to all sides of the situation. -
Good urban form promotes walkability and physical health – Part 1
Published on September 21, 2012
The physical layout and design of a city directly determines how accessible, welcoming, convenient, and safe the city is for walking, all of which are important for enabling and encouraging more physical activity among residents.