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Administration of zoning seldom results in property takings but claims are more frequent, Part 1
Published on December 19, 2013
Property takings are always something government regulators should be concerned about. Understanding the different types of takings can clarify the topic. -
Administration of zoning seldom results in property takings but claims are more frequent, Part 2
Published on December 19, 2013
Property takings are always something government regulators should be concerned about. But understanding how a takings claim is analyzed can help waylay fears. -
Suggestions for keeping an accurate history of your organization
Published on December 17, 2013
Meeting minutes should be concise, indicate actions and include written committee reports when appropriate. -
What is a winter city’s placemaking strategy?
Published on December 10, 2013
The ‘coolest’ winter cities equate snow, ice and cold to outdoor recreation, festivals and tourism dollars, turning what some might consider a ‘bad hand’ into a ‘full-house’ on which to double-down. -
Form-based codes and winter cities make for a hot combination
Published on December 10, 2013
A good form-based code can help a winter city ‘crank up the heat’ of public street life by creating compact, mixed-use neighborhoods and more. -
Michigan State Legislature to take up statutory initiative
Published on December 10, 2013
Another example of how the Michigan Constitution allows citizens to be directly involved in the legislative process. -
The “Community Engagement Governance Framework” – Principles, Part 1
Published on December 10, 2013
Judy Freiwirth’s Community Engagement Governance Framework is proving effective with non-profit governance, but how well does it transfer to elected local and tribal governing bodies? -
The “Community Engagement Governance Framework” – Introduction
Published on December 10, 2013
Judy Freiwirth’s Community Engagement Governance Framework is proving effective with non-profit governance, but how well does it transfer to elected local and tribal governing bodies? -
The “Community Engagement Governance Framework” – Principles, Part 2
Published on December 10, 2013
Judy Freiwirth’s Community Engagement Governance Framework is proving effective with non-profit governance, but how well does it transfer to elected local and tribal governing bodies? -
What does it mean to be an “ex-officio” member?
Published on December 4, 2013
A little clarity to what appears to be a common misunderstanding of the role of board members with the title “ex-officio.”