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Free presidential alerts, AMBER alerts, threat alerts for cell phone users
Published on February 23, 2013
If you've ever wondered why you get certain alerts it is because there is no sign-up and no charge for Wireless Emergency Alert system. -
Local governments can regulate but not prohibit natural resource extraction
Published on February 4, 2013
The deciding factor is often what amounts to the likelihood of "very serious consequences." -
What’s all this talk about joint planning?
Published on January 21, 2013
Joint planning allows multiple municipalities in Michigan to collectively, more effectively and more efficiently plan for their community’s future. -
Exploring cultural connections and community resiliency in Michigan and New Mexico
Published on January 21, 2013
A project study exchange to Northern New Mexico will helps its participants learn, develop and implement a project; consider being a part of one such project. -
The difference between “land use” and “land cover”
Published on January 18, 2013
The terms “land use” and “land cover” have specific meanings in how they describe the land and should not be used interchangeably. -
Is there such a thing as rural placemaking?
Published on January 18, 2013
Placemaking principles are most commonly applied in urban areas, but rural townships are vital to a region’s identity. Emerging rural placemaking strategies can add increased vitality and economic development opportunities in those areas. -
Infill housing in Michigan can meet a “back to the city” demand
Published on January 9, 2013
Michigan communities are uniquely positioned to supply needed infill housing as demand shifts to more housing types that compliment walkable neighborhoods. -
The charrette is the ticket for those problematic development sites
Published on January 3, 2013
For tricky, undeveloped sites, the charrette can likely produce the best results with broad community support, a feasible project plan and a shortened timeline to project implementation. -
Native American law resources available online
Published on January 2, 2013
The National Indian Law Library (NILL) located in Colorado is a public law library devoted to federal Indian and tribal law. -
What is the National Congress of the American Indian?
Published on January 2, 2013
NCAI is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities.