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Vague or subjective ordinance standards: In the court’s opinion they stink! Part 2
Published on April 14, 2016
A recent Court of Appeals case reinforces that government regulations must be clear and specific. Previous cases provide principles helpful in reviewing an ordinance for vagueness. -
Great Lakes Regional Seafood Workshop to be held in Milwaukee, Wis.
Published on April 6, 2016
Food and health educators, seafood professionals, and communicators will learn about aquaculture and fisheries technologies. -
Implementing community vision requires detailed strategies
Published on April 1, 2016
All too often, community master plans include wonderfully crafted visions and goals, but fall short on the detail needed in the form of individual strategies. It is detailed strategies that are most likely to lead to plan implementation. -
Do not underfund a planning and zoning program
Published on March 29, 2016
Under budgeting for planning and zoning may result in a poorly run planning and zoning program which may do more harm than good. Cost savings can be realized by use of joint planning, sharing zoning administrator services, and other cooperative efforts. -
Green infrastructure techniques are for properties big and small
Published on March 6, 2016
A new report by the EPA highlights green infrastructure techniques applicable to large, public projects as well as backyard improvements. All landowners in a community have a role to play in improving water quality and building community resilience. -
Know the filing deadlines if you are planning to run for elected office
Published on February 29, 2016
Filing deadlines for 2016 elections range from April 19 through October 28. -
Regional planning: Part 2
Published on February 26, 2016
A possible way to energize and make regional planning more effective. -
Regional planning: Part 1
Published on February 16, 2016
Research continues to suggest that regional planning, as done in Michigan, does not work very effectively. -
Citizen Planner Online again open for enrollment
Published on February 16, 2016
The Citizen Planner program teaches community leaders the fundamentals for making informed land use decisions and is once again available online in a convenient, self-paced format. -
Can people with opposing views find common ground?
Published on February 4, 2016
Perhaps, but it takes a willingness to move beyond their positions.