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Drones Making a Difference in Development, Disasters, Preservation and More

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 24, 2022

Drones have many applications that most people, and even other planners, may not realize.

Birmingham Hosting Series of Strategic Planning Workshops

All Stories, Birmingham, Events, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 7, 2022

The Birmingham community is encouraged to attend a series of workshops as part of the city’s strategic planning process.

Birmingham Hosting Series of Strategic Planning Workshops

All Stories, Birmingham, Events, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 17, 2022

The Birmingham community is encouraged to attend a series of workshops as part of the city’s strategic planning process.

Video: Supervisor Gives Tour, Answers Questions About Development in Orion Township

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher June 8, 2022

Oakland County Times recently met with Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett for a first-hand look at what some of the new projects are, and to share more about the process for readers that have questions.

March 10 – Birmingham Planning Board to Review Draft of Master Plan

All Stories, Birmingham, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 1, 2021

The City of Birmingham is working on a comprehensive, citywide update to the 1980 Birmingham Plan.

Ferndale Approves Design-Based Ordinances for Downtown Area

All Stories, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 10, 2018

Ferndale Approves Design-Based Ordinances for Downtown Area (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 10, 2018) Ferndale, MI- As businesses and people continue to invest in making Ferndale their home, the City has been focusing on how to create a community that is thoughtfully composed and in line with the Master Plan. A big step in that…

Ferndale Approves Design-Based Ordinances for Downtown Area

All Stories, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 10, 2018

MML#3 – Officials Learn the Basics of Planning and Zoning

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 18, 2018

MML#3 – Officials Learn the Basics of Planning and Zoning (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 16, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI- Planning and zoning are essential components of local governance that are often not well-known by residents and require some learning by newly elected officials. The Michigan Municipal League recently did a weekend training session for officials, and…

MML#3 – Officials Learn the Basics of Planning and Zoning

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 18, 2018

History & Economy: Communities Consider Dixie Hwy. Potential

All Stories, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Groveland Twp., Holly, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 14, 2017

History & Economy: Communities Consider Dixie Hwy. Potential (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2017) Groveland Township, MI – An expert historic road preservation planner from Washington DC visited Oakland County at the beginning of August to take a look at the Dixie Highway corridor to share his views on how smart development could take place.…

Novi Welcomes New Economic Development Director Alan Weber

All Stories, NoviBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 14, 2017

Novi Welcomes New Economic Development Director Alan Weber (City of Novi, Aug. 14, 2017) NOVI, Mich., August 14, 2017 – Novi’s new Economic Development Director Alan Weber is no stranger to business growth. In fact, during his five year stint in Oakland County as a senior business development representative, he helped create and implement programs…

Heritage Conference 2017 Hosted by Lyon Theatre in South Lyon Sept. 15

All Stories, Lyon Twp / South LyonBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 9, 2017

Heritage Conference 2017 Hosted by Lyon Theatre in South Lyon Sept. 15 (EVENT page) South Lyon, MI – This year’s Heritage Conference will take place: September 15, 2017 | 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM The Lyon Theater | 126 East Lake Street | Downtown South Lyon Keynote Speaker: Mark Wyckoff, Director Planning and Zoning Center…

MML#1 – Working Towards Complete Streets

All Stories, Ferndale, Pontiac, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 23, 2017

MML#1 – Working Towards Complete Streets (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 21, 2017) Lansing, MI – Civic leaders came together Tuesday to learn about topics important to local governments including “Complete Streets.” Representatives of Ferndale, Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo sat on a Michigan Municipal League’s Capitol Conference panel Tuesday to share what successes their communities have…

Communities Share Ideas for Surviving Infrastructure Projects

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 17, 2016

Communities Share Ideas for Surviving Infrastructure Projects (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 17, 2016) Waterford, MI – Sometimes communities put a lot of planning into projects – like parking decks and road improvements – but forget that as these projects start, there are needs of the residents and businesses in the area that are impacted by…

Guest Column: The Value of Street Trees

Guest Column: The Value of Street Trees (Robert J. Gibbs, AICP, ASLA, July 15, 2016) Trees are an indispensable component of good neighborhoods. When the right species are planted in the right place and cared for properly, many benefits are realized. Street trees soften hardscapes, buffer pedestrians from moving vehicles, and create “outdoor rooms” that…

The Future of Ferndale Discussed at Master Plan Open House

All Stories, Ferndale, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 11, 2016

The Future of Ferndale Discussed at Master Plan Open House (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The city of Ferndale put all their ideas on the table, literally, for the Master Plan Open House on Feb. 6. The event, held at the Rust Belt Market, welcomed residents and visitors to share their…

Pleasant Ridge: A Sweet Beginning for Gainsboro Park Planning Process

All Stories, Pleasant Ridge, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 20, 2015

Pleasant Ridge: A Sweet Beginning for Gainsboro Park Planning Process (C. Proxmire, July 20, 2015) Citizen engagement goes well with ice cream and Bubble Soccer. At least this is how it seemed at the community planning session about the future of Gainsboro Park in Pleasant Ridge. Over 250 residents met at the park Thursday night…

Oakland County Offers Citizen Planner Course in September

All Stories, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher June 24, 2013

Oakland County Offers Citizen Planner Course in September (press release, June 24, 2013) The Oakland County Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs, in partnership with the Michigan State University Extension – Oakland, presents the Michigan Citizen Planner Classroom Series in September and October. Michigan Citizen Planner offers the Fundamentals of Planning and Zoning, a…

Time to Plan Prides

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 1, 2012

Pride planning is now under way around Southeastern Michigan as Hotter Than July and Ferndale Pride both held their first organizational meetings Feb. 23. Both groups had higher than expected turnout and anticipate growing the events this year. HTJ will hold its 17th annual event in Palmer Park beginning Tuesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 29. Ferndale Pride, now in its second year, will take place over Father’s Day weekend beginning Saturday, June 16 through Sunday, June 17.

DDA’s Big Annual Planning Meeting on Monday

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 15, 2012

The meeting is from 4-9 pm this coming Monday, Jan 16, 2012, a day set aside on a national level to engage in community service. It will take place at the Kulick Community Center (1201 Livernois).

Engage! Bring your energy, your enthusiasm and your positive attitude and take advantage of this opportunity to make a difference — a difference that starts just by showing up!

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