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Amending a zoning ordinance requires adopting an ordinance
Published on March 3, 2015
Communities with zoning must regularly update their ordinance to reduce legal risk. The process for doing so is not difficult, but it is detailed and requires adopting an amending ordinance. -
Think spring with the Direct Farm Marketing Tune-up
Published on March 2, 2015
Direct farm marketers can start anew with tips for marketing, new crops, and commercial food product development by participating in the Direct Farm Marketing Tune-up March 24. -
Placemaking workshops will result in strategies for regions throughout Michigan
Published on February 24, 2015
A statewide series of placemaking workshops delivered as part of the MIplace Partnership Initiative will help communities improve quality of life and economic prosperity. -
Placemaking: Fueling Detroit’s resurgence
Published on February 20, 2015
Placemaking is proving to be a successful approach to urban planning by reviving cities from post-industrial decline and Detroit has many examples to share. -
Macomb food conference promotes local food consumption and awareness
Published on February 18, 2015
The fourth annual All About Food: From Farm to Fork Conference attracted nearly 200 food systems stakeholders for educational sessions and delicious food. -
Grants available to enhance local parks and recreation areas
Published on February 9, 2015
The DNR has grant money available to help make your community recreation offerings better. -
What to do with all this plastic? Part 2
Published on February 3, 2015
Creative communities get innovative and entrepreneurial with one of the world’s largest environmental hazards. -
What to do with all this plastic? Part 1
Published on February 3, 2015
A global look at the plastic problem and staggering figures consuming us. -
Opportunity abounds in the Michigan food and agriculture industry
Published on January 26, 2015
Governor Rick Snyder proclaims food and agriculture industry in Michigan exceeds $100 billion. -
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.