Like every other local government in Michigan, Benzie County is really feeling the state budget crunch. That’s why, earlier this year, Benzie officials decided to cut their entire planning and zoning program; it’s a “non-mandated” service, so it is an easy target for cuts.
Budget Shortfalls Threaten County Planning and Zoning
Seven townships in Benzie County may be stripped of all of their zoning protections due to the county’s serious budget shortfall.
Acme Needs a Grand Vision
If the Grand Vision wanted a ‘poster community’ to illustrate the challenge of implementing the region’s new growth strategy, it would be Acme Township.
Hannah Clark: Beaches and Busses
Now I’m trying out riding the BATA bus to work, but it seems I may have forgotten the rules.
Glenn Puit: Wiring Empire for Success
Located along a particularly beautiful stretch of northern Lake Michigan shoreline, the small village of Empire looks like a guaranteed economic success story.
Brian Beauchamp: Seeing the Big Picture-the Grand Vision Takes Off
Although it was a regional event, Tuesday night’s rollout of The Grand Vision’s final draft plan at Traverse City’s State Theater was actually a watershed for the entire state.