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Detroit’s new urban agriculture is a good start: Part 2
Published on May 29, 2013
Detroit’s new urban gardening ordinance allows urban gardens in a majority of its zoning districts. The use is permitted by right in all of the City’s six residentially zoned districts. -
Placemaking is focus of 2013 Michigan Citizen Planner Advanced Academy
Published on May 28, 2013
Michigan State University training features strategies on to help communities attract businesses and residents. -
Great Lakes paddling safety in 2013
Published on May 28, 2013
As paddle sport enthusiasts, like canoeists and kayakers, venture out into the Great Lakes they need to keep these safety tips in mind. -
Jane Jacobs’ ideas on viable cities are more relevant than ever
Published on May 27, 2013
Jane Jacobs’ ideas about walkable neighborhoods, diversity and mixed use development are consistent with prevailing planning principles of compact urban development and mixing land uses to create economically viable places. -
Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool can help local planning officials plan for the future: Part 2
Published on May 27, 2013
Michigan’s web-based Water Withdrawal Assessment tool provides valuable information that planners can use to prevent water availability issues. -
Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool can help local planning officials plan for the future: Part 1
Published on May 27, 2013
Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment tool screens large quantity water withdrawals to prevent adverse impacts to stream and river ecology. The Web-based system also provides valuable information that planners can use to prevent water availability issues. -
Sample Wildfire Hazard Zoning helps communities protect against property and life loss
Published on May 15, 2013
Wildfires are common in Michigan, and individuals and local governments both play roles in addressing wildfire mitigation and protection to make communities safer. -
Low impact Development: Putting the LID on flooding
Published on May 15, 2013
Recent flooding serves as a reminder that upstream stormwater management efforts can reduce impacts at home and downstream. -
May is bike month: Support health and reinforce place by becoming a Bicycle Friendly Community
Published on May 12, 2013
Whether biking to commute or for recreation; to maintain health or the environment, celebrate May as National Bike Month and help your community become a Bicycle Friendly Community. -
Tax revenue declines anticipated for Inkster in 2013-14 fiscal year
Published on May 5, 2013
Inkster is anticipating a further decline in property tax revenue for the 2013-14 fiscal year. The city had already been dealing with persistent deficits and has been operating under a consent agreement with the state.