News
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Do not underfund a planning and zoning program
Published on March 29, 2016
Under budgeting for planning and zoning may result in a poorly run planning and zoning program which may do more harm than good. Cost savings can be realized by use of joint planning, sharing zoning administrator services, and other cooperative efforts. -
Workshop in Port Huron will focus on walkability, transportation funding, and the Right to Farm Act
Published on March 6, 2016
MSU Extension tapped for expertise on walkability and Right to Farm Act during the St. Clair County Metropolitan Planning Commission annual workshop. -
Green infrastructure techniques are for properties big and small
Published on March 6, 2016
A new report by the EPA highlights green infrastructure techniques applicable to large, public projects as well as backyard improvements. All landowners in a community have a role to play in improving water quality and building community resilience. -
Know the filing deadlines if you are planning to run for elected office
Published on February 29, 2016
Filing deadlines for 2016 elections range from April 19 through October 28. -
Regional planning: Part 2
Published on February 26, 2016
A possible way to energize and make regional planning more effective. -
Great Lakes water levels for the summer of 2016 – too high, too low, or just right?
Published on February 26, 2016
One of the strongest El Nino events on record has significantly influenced the weather in the Great Lakes region this winter. What does it mean for this summer’s lake levels? -
Citizen Planner Online again open for enrollment
Published on February 16, 2016
The Citizen Planner program teaches community leaders the fundamentals for making informed land use decisions and is once again available online in a convenient, self-paced format. -
Regional planning: Part 1
Published on February 16, 2016
Research continues to suggest that regional planning, as done in Michigan, does not work very effectively. -
Can people with opposing views find common ground?
Published on February 4, 2016
Perhaps, but it takes a willingness to move beyond their positions. -
Ranking the largest retiree health care unfunded liabilities in Michigan
Published on January 26, 2016
The top 20 unfunded liabilities across cities, villages and townships in Michigan.