The Comprehensive Planning Process: Updating & Implementing the Plan
About the Program
Michigan State University Extension presents a training program for locally appointed planning commissioners and elected officials, government staff and interested residents.
Why Attend?
Local officials have a responsibility to plan their communities, manage the impacts of economic and social change and play a part in solving challenges their communities face. Local communities that proactively maintain an updated comprehensive plan can accomplish their responsibilities and enhance the quality of life and overall resiliency of their own community. This program empowers local officials and staff with the tools they need to understand the legal process for updating a comprehensive plan and identify strategies for implementing the plan over time.
Program Details
The Instructor is Harmony Fierke-Gmazel, AICP of MSU Extension's Land Use Team and the MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction.
In this program, attendees will:
- Recognize the functions of a master plan and the steps required for updating the plan.
- Understand the master plan's connection to zoning and other regulatory tools.
- Learn how to engage residents at a high level.
Persons who complete this program are invited to register for additional MSU Extension programs such as Citizen Planner, Zoning Administrator Certificate, Communicating Through Conflict and more.
DATE & TIME: Thursday, July 17, 2025. 6:30-8 p.m.
LOCATION: Wellwise Services Area Agency on Aging- 107 Chocago Street, Brooklyn, MI
COST: $25 per person. This cost includes printed materials and light refreshments. Group registration is available.
$25 Scholarships are available to any youth under 18. Please email Harmony Gmazel (gmazelh@msu.edu) directly to sign up for the scholarships.
Registration for The Comprehensive Planning Process: Updating & Implementing the Plan is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 16, 2025.
There are 26 openings available.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact MSU Extension Educator, Harmony Gmazel, AICP at gmazelh@msu.edu.