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MAP: Creating Great Communities For All

The Michigan Association of Planning (MAP) is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting sound community planning that benefits the residents of Michigan.

The Michigan Association of Planning exists to promote quality community planning through education, information and advocacy statewide.

Latest News

03/02/2026

From the January/February 2026 Michigan Planner: Free Guides for Michigan Communities on Renewable Energy Development

02/23/2026

New Releases: Inclusive Design Toolkit and Inclusive Design Communications Guide

02/17/2026

Data Center Know How

02/04/2026

Award Nominations

02/03/2026

The Past and Future of Planning in Michigan

Two Part Webinar

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Upcoming Events

←	March 2026					→
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1	2	3	4 Unplugged: Workshop with Scott Sampson & Adam Bienenstock Holland March 4, 2026 8:30AM - 12:00PM MAP's MBPP All Hands Meeting Virtual March 4, 2026 5:30PM - 7:30PM EST	5 Making Renewables Add Up Virtual March 5, 2026 3:00PM - 4:30PM	6	7
8	9	10	11 Building Your Community's Leadership Pipeline - NEW Virtual March 11, 2026 3:00PM - 4:30PM	12	13 Call for Sessions Michigan Transportation Planning Association March 13, 2026 5:00PM	14
15	16	17	18 Planning and Zoning Essentials Frankenmuth, Bavarian Inn Lodge March 18, 2026 11:30AM - 4:30PM Capital Improvement Planning Frankenmuth, Bavarian Inn Lodge March 18, 2026 5:30PM - 8:30PM	19	20	21
22	23	24 Parking Best Practices -- NEW Virtual March 24, 2026 6:00PM - 8:00PM MSU Extension's Public Act 58 Amendments to the Land Division Act Explained Virtual March 24, 2026 6:00PM - 8:00PM	25 Planning and Zoning Essentials Part One Virtual March 25, 2026 6:00PM - 8:00PM	26 Planning and Zoning Essentials Part Two Virtual March 26, 2026 6:00PM - 8:00PM	27	28
29	30	31 Zoning Board of Appeals Washtenaw Community College March 31, 2026 12:30PM - 3:30PM Advanced ZBA: Beyond the Fundamentals Washtenaw Community College March 31, 2026 5:30PM - 8:30PM