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MSU Extension performance audits can help local government improve their operations
Published on July 22, 2013
There is always room for improvement, and in the new economy being at one’s best is paramount. A series of tools are available to help improve planning and zoning programs in Michigan. -
Study neighborhood typology to discover a library of information on form: Part 2
Published on July 16, 2013
A typological approach to zoning puts greater emphasis on building form, but does not result in a true form-based-code. Still, conventional zoning can be tailored to reflect neighborhood typology, easing ordinance administration and reinforcing place. -
Study neighborhood typology to discover a library of information on form: Part 1
Published on July 16, 2013
A typological approach to zoning puts greater emphasis on building form, but does not result in a true form-based-code. Still, conventional zoning can be tailored to reflect neighborhood typology, easing ordinance administration and reinforcing place. -
Dredging activities move forward in Michigan harbors and marinas
Published on July 9, 2013
Michigan state agencies direct money at critical dredging efforts in order to sustain the economic and recreational benefits of boating. -
Tips for avoiding the ‘conference-on-a-shelf’ dilemma
Published on July 3, 2013
Have you ever attended a conference or workshop, learned about new ideas, and then returned home – putting the information on the shelf and not ever fully utilizing the knowledge gained or the connections developed? -
A citizen’s guide to promoting complete streets
Published on June 12, 2013
In Michigan, approximately 100 local governments have adopted policies to support the development of complete streets. Learn if your community is doing so and help in the effort to improve access and mobility of all users of the community’s public ways. -
Road diets can improve pedestrian safety without compromising capacity
Published on June 10, 2013
Since pedestrian safety is a function of vehicle speed, and vehicle speed is a function of roadway width, 4-to-3 lane conversions, also known as road diets, can improve safety without compromising capacity of the roadway. -
Design charrette creates Lansing to Webberville corridor improvements
Published on May 30, 2013
The Vision Charrette for Michigan/Grand River Avenues, from the Lansing Capitol to Webberville, is an example of a Michigan region using this process to enhance a highway corridor. -
How do you deal with conflict?
Published on May 30, 2013
The ability to tell your facts and feelings without judgment, explain the general outcome you’d like, and ask for the other’s view point of the situation can lead to mutual conflict resolution. -
What is conflict?
Published on May 23, 2013
To effectively deal with conflict the actual threats affecting the situation must be identified and systematically addressed by all involved.