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Be prepared for adverse spring weather including flooding, tornadoes and wildfire
Published on March 31, 2014
Make time on April 30, the first National Day of Action, to learn actions you can take to be ready should one or more of these natural disasters strike your neighborhood. -
The benefits of establishing a firewise community
Published on March 31, 2014
When homes and communities are in the path of wildland fire events they are at risk. -
Michigan counties are activating annual frost laws to protect roads
Published on March 25, 2014
Weight restrictions and reduced speed limits for heavy vehicles help protect roads from damage during spring thaw. -
Spending bill for road fixes doesn’t address long-term funding problems
Published on March 20, 2014
Legislature passes spending bill to fix roads, but long-term solution to transportation funding is still elusive. -
Food trucks: Serving street food with a side of placemaking
Published on March 18, 2014
While placemaking is principally focused on creating public spaces with good form, where good form is lacking, attractions such as food trucks can contribute to place by attracting people, enlivening an area and stimulating other business activity. -
Are you prepared for flooding and other severe weather this spring?
Published on March 14, 2014
Learn action steps you can take now as we transition into spring, a season in Michigan when floods most typically occur. -
Ecological footprints in the Blue Water Area: Part 1
Published on March 5, 2014
Port Huron’s Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce begins looking at their ecological footprint. -
Ecological footprints in the Blue Water Area: Part 2
Published on March 5, 2014
Port Huron’s Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce identifies steps to reduce their ecological footprint. -
Outdoor recreation is a key component of placemaking
Published on March 3, 2014
Public outdoor recreation grants available for communities. -
In disputes over zoning authority, follow the legislative intent test
Published on February 20, 2014
Absent an overarching statute exempting state owned land and buildings from zoning regulations, Michigan courts follow a test to determine legislative intent. In short, if there is no sign of legislative intent, local zoning prevails.