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Online Focus Groups – Using ZOOM Technology to Gather Perspectives: Part 2
Published on March 10, 2015
Do you need information from a diverse group of people across a wide geographic area in a short period of time? Consider conducting online focus groups. -
Local government roles in oil and gas regulation: Part 1
Published on March 4, 2015
Michigan communities are considering their role in regulating oil and gas development. State legislation limits this authority. -
Local government roles in oil and gas regulation: Part 2
Published on March 4, 2015
Michigan communities are considering their role in regulating oil and gas development. State legislation limits this authority. -
Amending a zoning ordinance requires adopting an ordinance
Published on March 3, 2015
Communities with zoning must regularly update their ordinance to reduce legal risk. The process for doing so is not difficult, but it is detailed and requires adopting an amending ordinance. -
Online focus groups – using ZOOM technology to gather perspectives: Part 1
Published on March 3, 2015
Do you need geographic and demographic information in a short period of time? Consider conducting online focus groups. -
Placemaking workshops will result in strategies for regions throughout Michigan
Published on February 24, 2015
A statewide series of placemaking workshops delivered as part of the MIplace Partnership Initiative will help communities improve quality of life and economic prosperity. -
Who should decide if a zoning permit is issued?
Published on February 24, 2015
Michigan law provides three options for who decides to issue zoning permits. There is a way to determine which option is best for a local government to use. -
Placemaking: Fueling Detroit’s resurgence
Published on February 20, 2015
Placemaking is proving to be a successful approach to urban planning by reviving cities from post-industrial decline and Detroit has many examples to share. -
New requirements for local government regulation of wireless communication
Published on February 18, 2015
The Federal Communication Commission issued new rules on regulation of wireless communication facilities. The rules continue to restrict local government’s ability to regulate wireless antenna and tower placement. -
Michigan communities are considering their role in regulating oil and gas development
Published on February 10, 2015
An MSU Extension webinar will help local planning officials understand the state regulatory framework and restrictions on local authority.