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A walkability paradox: Cars may improve the pedestrian experience
Published on July 24, 2014
It may seem counterintuitive, but cars are needed to make most walkable urban retail environments successful. The key is how communities manage those cars to enhance the pedestrian experience and support business activity. -
University interns and urban redevelopment
Published on July 23, 2014
University students can play important roles for urban non-profit organizations. -
Local government and climate change: Assess your community’s flood resilience
Published on July 22, 2014
With rainfall intensification predicted in the Midwest, a new checklist guides communities in developing policies and standards to improve flood resilience. -
There are multiple ways to style a zoning ordinance
Published on July 21, 2014
Zoning can be written, or prepared, several different ways. Most common is to think of zoning as traditional, conventional, performance-based, form-based or a mix of each of these. -
Existing livestock farms in ‘primary residential’ areas can continue
Published on July 18, 2014
Recent changes to the Site Selection GAAMP do not likely affect existing livestock facilities in primarily residential areas. Considered nonconforming land uses, such livestock facilities are probably allowed to continue under zoning. -
Placemaking continues to expand in Michigan
Published on July 15, 2014
MSU Extension partners with Macomb County and MACRO to kick off placemaking with countywide summit. -
Walking and biking are not just for recreation
Published on July 14, 2014
Communities are looking to increase non-motorized travel for a variety of reasons besides recreation. -
Master plan priorities should be considered in budget processes
Published on July 2, 2014
Yearly budgets can create a short-term approach to local financial management. -
Thorough application reviews are critical for local planning processes
Published on July 1, 2014
Poor reviews of applications can result inaccurate zoning reviews and interpretations. -
You can salvage family heirlooms, photos, and other keepsakes after a disaster
Published on June 23, 2014
When tornado, flooding, or fire strikes your home, learn quick actions you can take to rescue cherished family items.