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“Federal Resources for Sustainable Rural Communities” released
Published on August 14, 2012
The partnership between four federal agencies seeks to align spending, policies and programs to support rural communities’ efforts to be vibrant, thriving places. -
Walkable communities: Trenton, Michigan to undergo walkability audit to improve community access
Published on August 2, 2012
Internationally recognized walkability expert, Dan Burden, is coming to Trenton, Michigan to assess its walkability in support of becoming a more healthy and accessible community. -
The new economy is here and local governments are preparing for it
Published on July 25, 2012
The shift to the new, or global, economy has taken place. MSU Extension has a checklist of ideas for local governments to better prepare for success in the future economy. -
Avoid ex parte contact to ensure impartiality
Published on July 23, 2012
While it’s difficult to avoid ex parte contact, it’s important for planning commissions and boards of appeals to do so. -
Great Lakes paddling safety: 10 tips to keep you safe on the Great Lakes
Published on July 16, 2012
As paddle sport enthusiasts, like canoeists and kayakers, venture out into the Great Lakes, they need to keep these safety tips in mind. -
New guidebook presents small-town, Michigan examples of placemaking
Published on July 13, 2012
“Northern Michigan Community Placemaking Guidebook” is revealed as a resource for local leaders and residents to create more vibrant, prosperous communities. -
Planning commissions' reviews ensure consistency
Published on July 6, 2012
The planning commission plays an important role in reviewing local infrastructure and capital expenditures for consistency with the community’s master plan and the plans of its neighbors. -
Planning commissions may not have jurisdiction, but can still have advocacy role
Published on June 26, 2012
There are a number of areas where local governments do not have jurisdiction, but a local government or its planning commission can still prepare testimony for submission at public hearings and during public comment periods. -
Bioenergy project tools for Michigan communities
Published on June 26, 2012
Michigan communities seeking a better understanding of how to produce bioenergy from biomass have a new online resource available to them. -
Detroit 2012-20013 budget: Correcting the lingering deficit issues
Published on June 22, 2012
Detroit’s 2012-2013 budget will result in significant restructuring to restore the financial stability of the State’s largest city.