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What does placemaking mean for me and my community?
Published on May 14, 2012
Communities that embrace and actively apply concepts that support a strong sense of place will experience a robust economic viability, as people will choose to live, work and establish their businesses within and around that community. -
“Mission” and “vision:” explore the difference
Published on May 8, 2012
Understanding the difference between mission and vision is critical to the formation of a goal, group or project. -
Modifying your shoreline property? Check local regulations first – Part 1
Published on April 25, 2012
Checking local zoning regulations is the first step for shoreline property owners considering major landscaping projects. The first part of this series outlines shoreline zoning ordinance goals and common provisions. -
Modifying your shoreline property? Check local regulations first – Part 2
Published on April 25, 2012
Checking local zoning regulations is the first step for shoreline property owners considering major landscaping projects. The second part of this series outlines additional shoreline buffer provisions and sources of information. -
Wayne County population changes
Published on March 28, 2012
Wayne County must plan for a future of limited and/or no population growth. -
Can local governments regulate oil and gas development?
Published on March 22, 2012
Michigan communities are considering their roles in regulating oil and gas development through zoning. Just what Michigan’s laws permit local governments to regulate is complicated. -
Local Government has a major role in revitalizing Michigan’s economy
Published on March 20, 2012
MSU Extension’s training program is a great jump-start to Michigan’s economic recovery. -
Planning commission is much more than zoning
Published on March 20, 2012
Planning commissions have a large job that includes coordination, intergovernmental cooperation, master plan, zoning administration, infrastructure, land division, subdivision reviews and capital improvement planning all contribute to a master plan. -
Rethinking the role of collaboration in community-focused projects
Published on March 4, 2012
The successful communities of the future will be those that can develop and manage large, complex community collaborations. -
A new way of thinking about development needed
Published on March 4, 2012
Population decline in cities such as Detroit will challenge planners to create unconventional redevelopment strategies.