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Charlevoix County communities talk about shoreline zoning
Published on June 21, 2012
Charlevoix County communities are working together to coordinate their shoreline zoning ordinances. Consistent regulation protects water resources and reduces business uncertainty. -
New tool helps foresters and landowners assess forest climate change impacts and options
Published on June 21, 2012
The “Template for Accessing Climate Change Impact and Management Options” (TACCIMO) provides excellent research-based information that can help professional foresters and landowners. -
Planning commissions can turn opposition into support by planning ahead
Published on June 19, 2012
Planning commissions can head-off opposition by taking a proactive approach to communications and public involvement surrounding a local planning effort. -
Repurpose project builds on the Ford Family legacy in Detroit
Published on June 5, 2012
The Saint Martha’s Episcopal Church in Detroit is being repurposed by a group of community-based organizations led by the Cody Action Alliance, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan and Canterbury on the Lake. -
Community input will benefit and focus “placemaking” efforts
Published on June 5, 2012
Success with community placemaking efforts includes several key considerations. -
Update your community’s Capital Improvement Program
Published on June 5, 2012
Planning commissions should annually prepare a capital improvements program of public structures and improvements. -
Annual planning and zoning court case summaries now ready
Published on May 17, 2012
The annual May 2011 summary of land use court cases is prepared and available to the public. -
Natural resources a hot topic at sustainable communities certificate course
Published on May 16, 2012
Michigan’s natural resources – our fields, forests, lakes, streams and wetlands – contribute greatly to a community’s ability to develop without compromising future generations. -
Ten traits of a successful county planning commission
Published on May 16, 2012
As planning commissions form to make changes in their counties, consider adopting these characteristics for greater success. -
Climate change and planning: Where should local officials begin?
Published on May 16, 2012
Local planning and zoning officials can access many sources of reliable information when deciding how to address climate change.