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Got water? Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 1
Published on October 6, 2015
Counties, townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances. -
Manage parking rather than laying more pavement in your downtown
Published on October 5, 2015
Parking management can save municipalities money and make parking more efficient in your downtown. -
Placemaking is a rural responsibility too
Published on September 16, 2015
Placemaking is not just for urban and built environments. It has an important rural component also. Here is one quick and easy way for rural governments to do their part with placemaking. -
What paramedics want you to know
Published on September 9, 2015
Veteran paramedic answers questions about the service he provides to the public. -
Marquette prioritizes bikes, pedestrians to boost business on Third Street
Published on August 26, 2015
Projects to improve convenience and safety for pedestrians and cyclists downtown are good placemaking strategies for retaining and attracting talent. -
Planning based on community typology
Published on August 24, 2015
Focusing planning efforts on pedestrian scale communities can lead to better places. -
All zoning does not have to include everything in the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act
Published on August 19, 2015
Local governments are provided with several zoning tools and techniques. But they all do not have to be used in every zoning ordinance. Local governments can choose to use certain tools, or not. -
Five challenges to growing your small business
Published on August 18, 2015
Growing pains can be overcome with strategic planning. -
Paint is cheap, walking is good
Published on August 14, 2015
A low cost investment in walking and biking infrastructure can improve talent attraction. -
New bike lanes make international news and set the stage
Published on August 14, 2015
As Michigan recognizes cycling and the importance of trails for our communities what can we learn from our international neighbors on both sides going forward.