Planning Library

Food Systems Planning
"Promoting Urban Agriculture As an Alternative Land Use for Vacant Properties in the City of Detroit" (62-page report; PDF document)

Housing Choice and Affordability 

Reports on Successful Affordable Housing Strategies

Opening the the Door to Inclusionary Housing

Regional Planning and Cooperation

Regional Planning in Michigan: Challenges and Opportunities of Regional Cooperation

Breaking Down Barriers to Cooperative Land Use Planning

Rural Planning and Development
Putting Smart Growth to Work in Rural Communities

Sample Michigan Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Ordinances

The Planning and Zoning Center at Michigan State University created an online library of comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances from across Michigan. 

Communities without planning or zoning documents are encouraged to reference this list for the purpose of formulating new plans and ordinances. Communities that are updating or amending plans and ordinances may also wish to reference established policies and regulations from around Michigan and the United States. If you have questions regarding a community's master plan or zoning ordinance, contact information can be found on the local unit of government's Web site.

Schools and Local Government

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Smart Growth and Schools

School Buildings and Community Building presentation by Tim Torma, October 2006

Smart Growth

Ahwahnee Principles for Resource-Efficient Communities