September 18, 2008 Benzie OKs Eliminating Its Planner Board vote heightens furor over competence, personality, and process
Benzie County Planning Director Dave Neiger is out of a job. Benzie County commissioners eliminated his position, saying it
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September 11, 2008 Benzie’s Battle Over Dual Directors Reaches a Crossroad
Veteran Benzie County Planning Director Dave Neiger is on the verge of losing his job. A long-running dispute over whether he should keep it came to a head
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August 28, 2008 Grand Survey: In-Town Growth Is Best
A survey of Grand Traverse-area residents has found strong support for pointing new development toward existing communities. The survey, conducted for the
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July 18, 2008 Looking to the County for Leadership
If we are ever to curb the sprawl that threatens the Grand Traverse region’s rural, small-town character and economy, it will take strong leadership from
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July 3, 2008 Donors, Board, Staff Honor Institute’s Founder
The Michigan Land Use Institute honored its founding director, Keith Schneider, at its annual Milliken Awards reception, held last Friday in Traverse City.
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May 18, 2008 Michigan Needs a Marshall Plan
Sixty-one years ago, the United States realized that it was in its own best interests to help Europe rebuild after the utter devestation of World War II. So
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