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Design charrette helps Alpena move ahead with plaza project
Published on December 31, 2012
Design Charrettes are an excellent tool for engaging stakeholders to address development challenges. Alpena is an example of a Michigan city using this process to design a new downtown plaza. -
Electronic meetings: What kinds of boards can use them?
Published on December 31, 2012
Electronic meetings can be a practical alternative to meeting face-to-face if the rules governing an organization allow them. -
Government planning coordination begins with review of master plans and zoning ordinances
Published on December 31, 2012
Government planning commissions have the job of reviewing proposed neighboring municipal master plans, county planning commissions review township zoning ordinances. -
The Structure of Michigan county government – Part 4
Published on December 12, 2012
County Government in Michigan acts differently than other organizations because it is built differently; explore its complexity and learn more about the advantages it offers. -
Local government plays a leadership role in the "New Economy"
Published on December 7, 2012
Research suggests local government policies must support and reinforce the "New Economy" and include place-based strategies for successful economic development. -
Your planning commission prepares an annual report, but what about a work program?
Published on December 7, 2012
Since 2008, an annual report has been required of all planning commissions in Michigan, but it is the work program that sets the agenda for next year’s planning commission initiatives in tandem with the annual budget request. -
The Structure of Michigan county government – Part 3
Published on December 5, 2012
County Government in Michigan acts differently than other organizations because it is built differently; delve into an exploration of its organizational layers. -
Historical trauma and Indian Child Welfare: Part 2
Published on December 5, 2012
Indian Child Welfare since 1978. -
Learning about Michigan Tribal communities: Part 2
Published on December 5, 2012
There are many services that tribes offer to assist their membership with their health and well-being. -
The Structure of Michigan county government – part 2
Published on November 30, 2012
County Government in Michigan acts differently than other organizations because it is built differently; delve into an exploration of its first few layers.