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County commissioners learn about Great Lakes water levels
Published on July 23, 2013
Mark Breederland, MSU Extension Sea Grant educator, explains causes and impacts of low lake levels to county commissioners in Northern Lower Michigan. -
Who are local community advocates and what role do they play in community development?
Published on July 23, 2013
Community advocates are important to urban neighborhood development. These are the people who actually live in the community and have a personal stake in the overall vitality of their community. -
Community economic development: focusing the fundamental effort
Published on July 23, 2013
Communities are concerned about growing their local economy, whether they are doing this individually or as part of a regional approach. -
Tourism marketing return on investment
Published on July 23, 2013
Interpret ROI with care! -
MSU Extension performance audits can help local government improve their operations
Published on July 22, 2013
There is always room for improvement, and in the new economy being at one’s best is paramount. A series of tools are available to help improve planning and zoning programs in Michigan. -
Leadership is not always about being in charge
Published on July 17, 2013
Great leaders inspire others to accomplish the mission at hand. -
Study neighborhood typology to discover a library of information on form: Part 2
Published on July 16, 2013
A typological approach to zoning puts greater emphasis on building form, but does not result in a true form-based-code. Still, conventional zoning can be tailored to reflect neighborhood typology, easing ordinance administration and reinforcing place. -
Study neighborhood typology to discover a library of information on form: Part 1
Published on July 16, 2013
A typological approach to zoning puts greater emphasis on building form, but does not result in a true form-based-code. Still, conventional zoning can be tailored to reflect neighborhood typology, easing ordinance administration and reinforcing place. -
Touring the Mitten’s “thumb”
Published on July 11, 2013
Part 3: Michigan’s less-traveled region offers more than most realize in Tuscola County. -
Welcoming international tourists
Published on July 11, 2013
Michigan’s focus on the Canadian market.