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Parklets for placemaking
Published on June 13, 2014
A new guide from the City of Grand Rapids makes it easier for businesses and citizens alike to undertake placemaking projects that attract pedestrians, increase retail activity and provided needed green space and bike parking. -
Tips for managing stress as a planning director
Published on June 2, 2014
Working as planning director can be very stressful. Like other professionals, planning directors must find ways to reduce the stress of the position. -
Email can be an effective tool in community engagement processes
Published on June 2, 2014
Electronic updates can help residents and other stakeholders stay informed during community engagement processes. -
Local government and climate change: Planning for rainfall intensification in the Midwest
Published on May 29, 2014
The Third National Climate Assessment predicts increased rainfall events and flooding in the Midwest. Communities that plan ahead and adapt to predicted conditions stand to ‘weather the storm’. -
Place-based streets: Getting standards correct to create public places
Published on May 23, 2014
Communities can create better functioning streets by changing the rules for streets in their community. -
To attract talent think what kind of place the emerging generation of professionals want to live
Published on May 23, 2014
Communities need to start discussions about placemaking to attract talent for success in the "New Economy." -
Planning professionals must have faith in the process
Published on May 23, 2014
Good codes define many of the processes that planning officials must follow. When conducting compliance reviews, the goal should be to follow the defined processes. -
Changes to Site Selection GAAMP mean communities have greater opportunity to plan for food systems
Published on May 16, 2014
Michigan law requires local governments to provide for all lawful land uses where there is a demonstrated need. Is there any greater need than food? -
Grant allows planning for future growth in Northern Michigan
Published on May 9, 2014
The City of East Jordan, Michigan receives grant funding to study wastewater needs and plan for future growth. -
The importance of the agenda
Published on May 5, 2014
The agenda indicates what will be done at the meeting.