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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. -
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. -
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. -
Historic Fishtown featured at planners annual meeting October 19, 2012 in Traverse City
Published on October 15, 2012
Michigan Sea Grant Extension will lead a discussion on best practices for working waterfronts as Michigan Chapter of the American Planning Association look to Michigan’s historic Fishtown as example of a community protecting and enhancing their coast. -
Redevelopment of neighborhoods starts with housing
Published on October 15, 2012
Viable neighborhoods find creative ways to maintain a strong housing inventory. The housing stock is the foundation of the neighborhood. -
Great Lakes farm market expo offers educational opportunities for local food producers
Published on October 15, 2012
Michigan expo is one ofthe largest gatherings of fruit and vegetable producers in the nation.