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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula predicted to have increased wildfire potential this spring
Published on March 26, 2015
After two years with lower than normal risk, much of the upper Midwest is predicted to have higher than normal wildfire risk this April. -
Policy released on urban livestock recommendations
Published on March 26, 2015
Urban livestock workgroup calls for the creation of an urban agriculture act to stimulate and support efforts to raise and grow food locally. -
Michigan Open Meetings Act: Frequently Asked Questions
Published on March 11, 2015
Special questions answered about the Michigan Open Meetings Act -
Local government roles in oil and gas regulation: Part 1
Published on March 4, 2015
Michigan communities are considering their role in regulating oil and gas development. State legislation limits this authority. -
Local government roles in oil and gas regulation: Part 2
Published on March 4, 2015
Michigan communities are considering their role in regulating oil and gas development. State legislation limits this authority. -
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. -
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. -
Who should decide if a zoning permit is issued?
Published on February 24, 2015
Michigan law provides three options for who decides to issue zoning permits. There is a way to determine which option is best for a local government to use. -
Four new foreclosure laws in Michigan to help keep people in their homes
Published on February 24, 2015
Michigan’s four new foreclosure laws are aimed to prevent foreclosure, keep people in their homes, increase property tax revenues and prevent delinquent taxpayers from purchasing additional foreclosed properties. -
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.