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Ride sharing is easier than ever in Northwest Michigan
Published on September 3, 2013
Northwest Michigan organizations pool resources to upgrade the "Ride Share" website. -
Do not be afraid to benchmark your zoning code
Published on August 28, 2013
One of the most important local regulatory documents that Michigan Communities control is their local zoning ordinance. This ordinance literally defines how land will be used and how uses affect and interact with other uses. -
Be deliberate with zoning code amendments
Published on August 23, 2013
Changes to your zoning code should be a focused, thoughtful process and should not be made on a whim. Some research should be conducted especially if you are proposing changes that will significantly change the way your community regulates land. -
Substantive Due Process places limits on government regulation
Published on August 21, 2013
In planning and zoning, substantive due process is about the substance (topic) of regulation, that the regulation is directly related to its purpose, and is the least amount of regulation to do the job. -
What materials should I consult to develop a Master Plan for our municipality?
Published on August 20, 2013
MSU Extension often receives the question “what materials should I consult to develop a Master Plan for our municipality?” The answer provides a long list of resources for local government officials. This article reviews some of those materials. -
Putting up a good front
Published on August 16, 2013
More than a place to park, frontages of structures play a key role in community character and walkability. -
Regional community health assessments are a great tool for planning officials
Published on August 13, 2013
A regional community health assessment is a great tool for understanding community health status and addressing these issues through planning and zoning. -
Preserving dark night sky is a northern Michigan placemaking strategy
Published on August 13, 2013
The Emmet County Headlands International Dark Sky Park is an excellent example of how to promote a unique rural asset as a placemaking strategy. -
Contents of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
Published on August 9, 2013
A CWPP helps protect communities from loss caused by wildfire. This article is part two of a two part series. In this article, we will address the contents that go into a CWPP. -
Participating in your Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
Published on August 7, 2013
A CWPP helps protect communities from loss caused by wildfire. This article is part one of a two part series. The second article discusses the content of a CWPP.