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Planned unit development provides flexibility in local zoning
Published on January 26, 2015
Zoning ordinances are often not very flexible, requiring neighborhoods or commercial areas to appear the same. Planned unit development is one tool which can provide more flexibility and innovation for development. -
A metropolitan county planning commission can, and should, apply to both urban and rural counties
Published on January 23, 2015
Metropolitan county planning commissions are about more cooperation and intergovernmental coordination in planning. It is not something for just urban or metro-like counties. -
Transfer of real property to a first-degree relative is not a transfer of ownership
Published on January 21, 2015
While becoming law with seemingly little media attention, changes to property tax law have potentially big impacts on Michigan families. -
Moving Trail Town Communities forward!
Published on January 20, 2015
Strategies for forming committees and taking the next steps. -
Port Huron’s First Trail Towns committee kicks off 2015!
Published on January 20, 2015
Opportunities for volunteers interested in Port Huron’s Trail Town Projects! -
Building strong connections between tribal nations and government: Part 4 – Cooperation
Published on December 24, 2014
County commissioners from 18 northern Michigan counties learn about Michigan tribal sovereignty, history and cooperative efforts with counties. -
Protect yourself from hypothermia and frostbite while outside this winter
Published on December 22, 2014
Learn common warning signs, preventative measures and actions to take immediately if you, or someone with you, experiences hypothermia or frostbite. -
Getting density right
Published on December 16, 2014
Design and planning are important considerations for attached housing to be successful and contribute to place. -
The numbers behind transect classifications
Published on December 16, 2014
Understanding the numbers behind transect zones helps communities plan better and create places. -
U.S. National Climate Assessment reports on the science of climate change and its impacts
Published on December 16, 2014
U.S. Global Change Research Program assessment presents many examples of how climate change is already affecting and will increasingly affect our lives in the future.