MARCH 2-3 - 2010 MAP REGIONAL WORKSHOPS
This five-hour class includes options for planning commissioners and zoning board of appeals members, and is perfect for anyone who deals with planning and zoning issues in your community. Dates and locations are: February 24-Waterford; February 25-Petoskey; March 2-Lansing, March 3-Frankenmuth. Download the registration brochure at http://www.planningmi.org/downloads/2010_map_regionals_final.pdf

MARCH 4,11,18,25 - REINVENTING PROSPEROUS PLACES - SEMINAR SERIES
A Seminar Series: Thursdays: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. March 4-April 30, 2010

The Michigan Higher Education Land Policy (MIHELP) Consortium presents a series of seminars on Reinventing Prosperous Places, slated for March 4-April 30, 2010. The series was designed specifically to bring together faculty researchers, and educate funders, stakeholders and state, regional and local policy makers as well as graduate and undergraduate students on the importance of prosperous places in the new global economy. The purpose of the seminars is to: § Highlight recent research that can inform policy makers today. § Focus the work of researchers at four Michigan universities on what it will take to turn Michigan places around. § Outline the direction of tomorrow's research, outreach and curriculum development. § Link the research, policy, stakeholder and funding community around ideas to reinvent Michigan Places.

To join the free meetings via webinar: http://breeze.msu.edu/mihelp/

The seminars take place simultaneously from 11:30am to 1:30pm at Michigan State University (usually 315 Human Ecology), Grand Valley State University (302E DeVos), Wayne State University (TBA) and the University of Michigan (TBA). Select seminar sessions will originate in each of the universities. Note: Additional room availability for a small groups to hear the presentations and participate in facilitated discussion of the topics will be announced shortly on www.MIHELP.org.

Topic Schedule (additional speakers may be added)

March 4, 2010: Topic: Brownfield Utilization Models, Policies, Strategies and Economic Impact (from MSU 315 Human Ecology) o Dr. Roger Hamlin, Jim van Ravensway-Changing Public/Private Approaches to Brownfield and Waterfront Development o Dr. Joan Nassauer, UM-Brownfields into Green Infrastructure

March 18, 2010: Topic: Social Justice Impacts on Place Performance (From UM, 2104 Art and Architecture Building) o Dr. June Thomas, UM and Dr. Maggie Dewar, UM-Cities after Abandonment o Dr. James Edwards, GVSU-Sharing the Same Baseline: Democratizing Community Information.

March 25, 2010: Topic: Social Networking Models, Policies, Strategies and Economic Impact (from MSU) o Dr. Cliff Lampe and colleagues from MSU Communications Department-Social Media Applications to the Performance of E-Government.

April 1, 2010: Topic: Models of Sustainable Growth and the Economic Impacts (From GVSU 2201 Kirkhof) o Dr. Yohannes Hailu, MSU LPI-Talent-Laden Population Cohort Dynamics & Implications of Regional grown-A Comparison of U.S. and Rustbelt States. o Dr. Laura Reese, MSU Global Urban Studies Place Luck: The influence of place attributes on economic development. o Norman Christopher, GVSU Sustainable Development Initiative: Two Models of Sustainable Growth.

April 8, 2010: Topic: The Impact of Mindset on the Economic Performance of Places (From MSU) o Dr. John Schweitzer MSU Neighborhood Social Capital Measures and Behavior Change. o Dr. Raymond De Young, UM SNRE Sustainable Behavior

April 15, 2010: Topic: Knowledge Infrastructure Models, Policies, Strategies and Economic Impact (location TBA?) o Dr. Yohannes Hailu or Dr. Soji Adelaja Talent and the Creative Class. o Dr. Mark Wilson, MSU SPDC o Dr. Rich Jelier, GVSU Policy Support for Knowledge Infrastructure: Comparing Australia and the United States.

April 29, 2010: Topic: Transportation and Transit Models, Policies, Strategies and Economic Impact (From WSU room TBA) o Dr. Eva Kassens, MSU SPDC Transit Friendly Policy. o Dr. Michael Belzer, WSU Transforming Michigan into a Global Freight Gateway.

For more information about the seminars, please contact Dr. John Warbach, Land Policy Institute, Michigan State University. Warbach@msu.edu or 517-884-0795.

MARCH 9 - THE GREAT LAKES: LEARNING FROM THE PAST, LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE
The 20th annual conference on the Great Lakes will be held Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in East Lansing. This conference will feature new research and current information on climate change impacts, quagga mussels, Asian carp, cormorants, coastal beaches, coastal wind farms, and the status of the Great Lakes. There is no cost to attend, however, advanced registration is requested. A brochure, registration and further details on the conference are available at http://www.iwr.msu.edu/events/ANRWeek. The conference is jointly sponsored by Michigan State University's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Institute of Water Research, Michigan Sea Grant, and the MDNRE Office of the Great Lakes.

MARCH 10 - THE VALUE OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY WORKSHOP
This workshop will focus on the economic value that parks and recreation add to communities. Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to calculate the beneficial impact of parks on property values, health care cost containment, and reduced rates of crime. Attendees will acquire tools that can be used to position parks and recreation departments for sustainability, and they will be able to demonstrate the value of parks and recreation to a community. Examples will be drawn from cities and communities across Michigan to substantiate the place-based economic development vision of the Michigan Municipal League.

Agenda: Check-in 9:30 am; Begin 10:00 am; Adjourn 12:00 pm. ADDRESS: 208 N. Capital Ave Lansing, MI 48933

Web address to faxable form: http://www.mml.org/pdf/events/10c-02m.pdf Speakers: Ann Conklin, Leisure Services Director, Canton Charter Township

Cost: This workshop is brought to you by the Michigan Municipal League and the Michigan Recreation and Park Association, and is sponsored by the Michigan State Housing & Development Authority; Registration fee: $10

MARCH 13 - LAPEER COUNTY'S 30TH ANNUAL PLANNING CONFERENCE
This annual event presents all of our local municipalities the opportunity to attend Planning related workshops, as well as the opportunity to network and share ideas and similar experiences.

The event will take place at: Almont Middle School, 4624 Kidder Road, Almont, MI 48003.

Registration fee is $25/person before March 5th and $30/person after the 5th or at the door.

Visit www.lapeercountyweb.org and enter the "planning" link for more information.

MARCH 17 - WORKING ACROSS COMMUNITY BOUNDARIES: COORDINATED PLANNING
A seminar for member governments of the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA), contact Cara Ceci at 800.243.1324 for more information regarding grants for education and training through the Risk Avoidance Program (RAP).

Cost $75.00. The fee covers registration, course materials and refreshment breaks. Location: Wednesday March 17, 2010 at Schoolcraft Township Hall, 50 E. VW Ave, Vicksburg, MI 49097

For more info visit: www.citizenplanner.msu.edu/cart2.php

MARCH 19-20 - 2010 MICHIGAN IN PERSPECTIVE: THE LOCAL HISTORY CONFERENCE
The 52st annual Michigan in Perspective: the Local History Conference will be held March 19-20, 2010 at The Dearborn Inn. The conference was organized by the Michigan in Perspective Planning Committee and the lead sponsor and conference administrator is the Historical Society of Michigan. Other major sponsors include the Detroit Historical Society, Detroit Public Library and the Detroit Salt Company. Several keynotes and many breakout sessions are planned that focus on Detroit area history, as well as sessions that focus more broadly on local history in Michigan. The opening keynote, sponsored by the Detroit Public Library, features, Gene Hopkins from HopkinsBurns Design Studio, speaking on "Historic Preservation and Sustainability: The Opportunity for a Community's Legacy." Other keynote topics and speakers include the "The Elections of 2010: Michigan's Most Important in a Century" by Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry, "HAL: Past, Present and Future" by former Director of Michigan Department of History, Arts & Libraries, William Anderson and "Automotive Hall of Fame" by Jeffrey Leestma. A Friday evening reception, sponsored by the Detroit Historical Society, will be held in the main lobby of The Dearborn Inn.

Conference registration is $35.00 through March 10. After March 10 the late conference registration fee is $45.00. Only on-site registration is available after March 15. Meal ticket availability for on-site registrations is limited and based on the space available. To register visit: http://www.hsmichigan.org/localhistoryregistration.php

MARCH 24 - ULI DETROIT METRO MARKETPLACE
On Wednesday, March 24, 2010, ULI Detroit in partnership with SEMCOG and the Michigan Suburbs Alliance will host Metro Marketplace, a Public-Private Partnership Forum. An event to foster relationships between the public and private sector, the event will include elements of education, deal-making, best practices and networking to showcase how the public and private sectors mutually benefit each other when they partner. The event will be held at the Oakland Center at 2200 N. Squirrel Road, Rochester, Michigan 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Cost:$40 (ULI Member or Public Sector Attendee)$75 (Non-Member Private Sector Attendee)$20 (Student Attendee) $250 (Private Sector Exhibitor) $50 (Public/Non-Profit Exhibitor)

For further information visit: http://detroit.uli.org/

MARCH 25 - SEMCC LUNCH AND LEARN ABOUT THE LED/LEHD
Local Employment Dynamics/Local Employment & Household Dynamics is a new web-based system established by the Census Bureau. Working in cooperation with state employment services agencies - the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives in Michigan - the partnership produces Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) that provide a detailed picture of the labor market for the partner states. The program has data supplied by the states on job creation and turnover, worker characteristics, earnings, and jobs in specific types of businesses. Particularly useful, the site includes historical data allowing you to study labor market trends. Bruce Weaver is the Economic Manager for the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives (LMISI). He will demonstrate its features and how to use it. Online demonstrations will be included; participants may bring their own laptops and follow along. This program provides one Continuous Maintenance (CM) credit for members of the American Planning Association. Time: 12:30 PM at Fairlane Club: 5000 Fairlane Woods Dr., Dearborn. The Cost: $35.00 for SEMCC Members - $50.00 for non-members. For a registration form visit: http://www.semcc.org/Programs/March%202010%20L&L.pdf

MARCH 26 - LUNCH & LEARN: ATTRACTIVE COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS
The Lunch and Learn Series is an informal luncheon series providing local government officials, property owners, the development community and interested citizens an opportunity to hear from a leading scholar or practitioner and engage in discussion about the future of Lenawee County. The theme of the first six Lunch and Learn series is "Placemaking for Prosperity." You can bring your own lunch or if you would like a sandwich pre-ordered for you, email Jasneet Sharma at sharmaj@msu.edu call 517.264.5300 at least one hour before the program. The cost will be $5 per person and will be payable upon arrival. Speaker: Dave Ivan, Regional Director and Community & Economic Development Programs Member, MSU Extension.

COST: These events are free; no pre-registration is required.

LOCATION: March 26, 2010, from Noon - 1pm at the Lenawee Economic Development Corporation, 5285 W. US-223 Ste A, Adrian, MI 49221

For more info visit: web1.msue.msu.edu/lure/lunchandlearn.html

April

APRIL 13-14 - MML CAPITAL CONFERENCE
Join us April 13-14 for Capital Conference, Lansing! Register online Jan. 13 - March 15 and save $35! Why Capital Conference? Most agree Michigan needs budget reform, but the dicey part is how to do it. In a political landscape itching for change, we'll show you where to find success and introduce you to the movement for a complete government overhaul that's long overdue. Be there April 13-14.

Learn more about Capital Conference @ http://www.mml.org/events/conference/index.html.

Andrea Messinger is the legislative and communications coordinator at the Michigan Municipal League. You can contact her at 734-669-6318 or by amessinger@mml.org

APRIL 19-22 - RS&GIS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
ArcGIS-Labeling & Map Annotation Monday, April 19,8:30am-5:00pm

Geodatabase Annotation Tuesday, April 20, 8:30am-5:00pm

ArcGIS - Map Design Wednesday, April 21, 8:30am-5:00pm

GPS Data Collection using ESRI ArcPad Thursday, April 22, 8:30am-5:00pm

Visit http://www.rsgis.msu.edu/training.htm to register for a course or view additional training dates.

APRIL 19-29 - CNU MICHIGAN COMING EVENTS
April 19 - Gaylord, Michigan. MiCNU, Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Municipal League Foundation are partnering to present "7-Steps to Build Better Places: Code Reform that Builds Communities of Lasting Value". The workshop is based on the guidebook, FORM-BASED CODES IN 7-STEPS. Register by downloading the FBC WORKSHOP REGISTRATION form below.

April 21 - Ann Arborn, Michigan. MiCNU, Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Municipal League Foundation are partnering to present "7-Steps to Build Better Places: Code Reform that Builds Communities of Lasting Value". The workshop is based on the guidebook, FORM-BASED CODES IN 7-STEPS. Register by downloading the FBC WORKSHOP REGISTRATION form below.

April 22 - Mt. Clemens, Michigan. MiCNU, Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Municipal League Foundation are partnering to present "7-Steps to Build Better Places: Code Reform that Builds Communities of Lasting Value". The workshop is based on the guidebook, FORM-BASED CODES IN 7-STEPS. Register by downloading the FBC WORKSHOP REGISTRATION form below.

April 26 - Grand Rapids, Michigan. MiCNU, Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Municipal League Foundation are partnering to present "7-Steps to Build Better Places: Code Reform that Builds Communities of Lasting Value". The workshop is based on the guidebook, FORM-BASED CODES IN 7-STEPS. Register by downloading the FBC WORKSHOP REGISTRATION form below.

April 27 - Saginaw, Michigan. MiCNU, Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Municipal League Foundation are partnering to present "7-Steps to Build Better Places: Code Reform that Builds Communities of Lasting Value". The workshop is based on the guidebook, FORM-BASED CODES IN 7-STEPS. Register by downloading the FBC WORKSHOP REGISTRATION form below.

April 28 - Berrien Springs, Michigan. MiCNU, Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Municipal League Foundation are partnering to present "7-Steps to Build Better Places: Code Reform that Builds Communities of Lasting Value". The workshop is based on the guidebook, FORM-BASED CODES IN 7-STEPS. Register by downloading the FBC WORKSHOP REGISTRATION form below.

April 29 - Lansing, Michigan. MiCNU, Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Municipal League Foundation are partnering to present "7-Steps to Build Better Places: Code Reform that Builds Communities of Lasting Value". The workshop is based on the guidebook, FORM-BASED CODES IN 7-STEPS. Register by downloading the FBC WORKSHOP REGISTRATION form below.

Pricing Options: Fee $60 You get: " Full Color Guidebook, Form-Based Codes in 7-Steps " 3 hours of instruction with handouts " CDROM of on-site handouts, including a digital version of guidebook (unprintable) " Refreshments Fee: $40 You get: " 3 hours of instruction with handouts " CDROM of on-site handouts, including a digital version of guidebook (unprintable) " Refreshments

For more info visit: http://www.cnu.org/michigan

APRIL 20-22 - MICHIGAN SMALL TOWN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
The sixth annual Michigan Small Town and Rural Development Conference is set for April 20-22, 2010 at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Mich. A welcome reception is set for the evening of April 20 for those arriving early. The conference will officially kick off at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 21.

Register now at http://web2.msue.msu.edu/partners/registration.cfm to enjoy the "Small Town Stimulus", a $25 savings from 2009 prices. The roll back registration price is $125 for the two-day conference if you register before April 9. Book early to secure lodging at special conference rates, reservations at Crystal Mountain can be made by calling (800) 968-7686. In addition to the four general sessions the conference will host numerous breakout sessions. More will be added throughout the month of February and March so check back at www.ruralmich.org for more information or to learn more about the general sessions.

APRIL 23 - 2010 MICHIGAN LAND AND PROSPERITY SUMMIT
National and state leaders are working on an array of crucial issues at the nexus of land use and prosperity-such issues as green infrastructure, revitalizing metro areas, farmland protection, renewable energy, entrepreneurialism, strategic growth, regional placemaking, new agriculture and more. Moreover, importantly, these issues are dovetailing with Washington's emphasis for national economic recovery.

On Friday, April 23, 2010, the annual Michigan Land and Prosperity Summit will include a timely focus on how Michiganians can work across multiple levels-federal, state, regional, local-to harness new opportunities to move our state forward, especially those that are in line with emerging priorities out of Washington D.C., such as "place-based" economic policies. Several hundred people are expected to attend the event, which will take place at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. At this year's Summit, presenters will promote information-sharing, learning and dialogue about the current and emerging policy landscape, cutting-edge academic research, analysis, models and strategies for building prosperous places. Attendees will represent leaders from philanthropy; planning associations; universities; businesses; federal, state and local governments; nonprofits; and economic development agencies, among others-all united around the common goal of positioning Michigan for a new economic future. In addition to keynote presentations and an expert panel discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to network with colleagues, meet New Economy thought leaders and drive the discussion themselves about land use and prosperity through an "Open Space" breakout session.

Registration is now available online. Cost to attend is $50 per person ($20 for students) and includes conference materials and meals. Space is limited, so be sure to register early for this exciting event. Michigan Citizen Planner will also be offering Master Citizen Planner Continuing Education Units for this event (more details coming soon). To register and learn more, visit Michigan Land and Prosperity Summit. Be sure to check future editions of "This Week at the Land Policy Institute" for Summit updates. The Michigan Land and Prosperity Summit is hosted by the MSU Land Policy Institute and the Michigan Land Use Funders, which is coordinated by the Council of Michigan Foundations.

APRIL 26-28 - MICHIGAN CONFERENCE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Rebuilding Michigan Together
With over 1,700 attendees, the Michigan Conference on Affordable Housing has quickly become the largest conference of its kind in the United States. The conference is attended by service providers, nonprofit and for-profit developers and financiers.

For additional information visit http://www.housingconference.org/

May

MAY 3-4 - IMAGIN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
IMAGIN - the state-wide GIS group will hold their annual conference May 3 and 4, 2010 at Causeway Bay Hotel in Lansing. For more information visit http://www.imagin.org/conference/index.htm

MAY 21 - MICHIGAN PORT COLLABORATIVE SPRING SUMMIT
Michigan Port Collaborative will hold its Spring 2010 Summit in Muskegon. The Summit will begin at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 20 and conclude by 1:00 pm on Friday, May 21, 2010.

October

OCTOBER 5-7 - COMMUNITY MATTERS CONFERENCE
In 2010, the COMMUNITYMATTERS® conference will move to Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, where we will bring together citizens, elected officials, educators, practitioners, innovators and tool providers to learn, share, and build connections.

COMMUNITYMATTERS10 will showcase communities from across the country that have found innovative ways to manage growth, involve citizens in decision-making, and protect their Heart & Soul. We will build on the interactive learning that occurred in Burlington, VT during COMMUNITYMATTERS07 and in Denver during PLACEMATTERS06. The conference is an interactive event: be prepared for three days of intense discussions and hands-on experiences that will help you learn about land use planning and community development in small cities and towns. Mark your calendars today and join us in Denver from October 5-7, 2010 on the 37th and 38th floors of the Grand Hyatt.

Additional information and updates are available at: www.communitymatters.org

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