News
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Neighborhood planning leads to place
Published on April 4, 2013
Planning at the neighborhood level leads to better communities and better placemaking, also forms building blocks for local government’s plans. -
Call 811 before starting any digging projects to prevent injury, service disruptions and fines
Published on March 24, 2013
Whether you are a professional excavator or a do-it-yourself property owner, call 811 to have underground utility lines marked before your digging project begins. -
Boyne City awarded Redevelopment Ready Community certification
Published on March 24, 2013
To earn certification a city must show it has a plan to help its business grow. -
Community food systems help foster healthy people, healthy communities
Published on March 24, 2013
MSU Extension offers three concepts to help build your community food system. -
Certified Natural Shoreline Professional 2013 attracts contractors working on inland lake shorelines
Published on March 24, 2013
Now in its fourth year, natural shoreline certification training brings in participants from 14 Michigan counties and from Wisconsin and Indiana. -
Workshops to help northeast Michigan communities protect water quality
Published on March 24, 2013
Upcoming MSU Extension workshop series will help local officials tackle the challenge of protecting the region’s outstanding water resources. -
Difference between special use permits and variances
Published on March 22, 2013
Special use permits and variances are zoning tools that protect communities and properties while providing flexibility to landowners and municipalities. -
Michigan wildfire season may be delayed by March snowfall
Published on March 16, 2013
Snowfall in March delays exposure of dry grasses, which reduces the risk of early spring wildfires in Michigan. -
What is sustainability?
Published on March 7, 2013
While many people equate sustainability with the “green” movement, sustainability involves much more than just environmental protection. -
Community gardens can be anti-crime agents
Published on March 7, 2013
Positive garden activity creates safer communities.