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ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER, 2009
"The biggest benefit is having a number of departments and job responsibilities handled by a single entity - one consultant - whether it be code enforcement, zoning or planning.  It's freeing up other administrators to do their core tasks." 

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City of Waterford -- energy plan
City of Troy - joint transit station for Troy and Birmingham
City of Melvindale - EECGG grant application/ Rapid Energy Assessment
Argentine Township and City of Keego Harbor - continuing planning services
Clarkston and Independence and Springfield Townships - Joint EECBG application
City of Howell -- part-time building official and code enforcement officer
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CWA & Macomb County
team up for MAP award

MAP AwardA plan by Carlisle/Wortman Associates and the Macomb County Planning Department to make communities more livable for people as they age received the Michigan Association of Planning's award for Outstanding Planning Project for Public Outreach as the association's annual conference September 30.
 
"The Aging of Macomb County" plan was developed to cultivate and support livable communities for all generations, by developing livable multi-generational communities and cultivating aging in place.   The initiative encourages collaboration among stakeholders throughout the county, region, and state to address the evolving needs of Macomb County's growing elderly population. 

Coe is interim director at Ypsi DDA

Jennifer CoeThe Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority has contracted for Carlisle/Wortman Associates'  Jennifer Coe to serve as interim executive director. With the merger of two downtown development authorities, Coe and the existing staff have conducted training and established committees and are consolidating and prioritizing tasks from the two districts.  They also will finalize improvements for Cross Street under a federal SAFETEA-LU enhancement grant (conditionally-approved for $1.026 million with a variety of matching sources, including the DDA).
Prepare now for spring
natural resource grant deadlines

It's time to start thinking about applying for grants for natural resource-based parks projects.  Deadlines are expected in early spring.  You must have an approved recreation plan at the time you apply.  The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) board will award grants to cover 75 percent of the cost to acquire or develop park land.  The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) offers grants ranging from $40,000 to $75,000, to cover 50 percent of the total project.  Priorities change, but last year they were trails, community outdoor recreation, green technology, and universal access.  Last year's deadline was March 1.  For more information, contact Lucie Fortin.
Ordinance update will control LED signs LED sign

To help manage LED signs, CWA has rewritten sign ordinances for a number of urban, suburban and rural communities.  Updates may establish maximum levels for day and night, control how often the message changes, control scrolling and flashing or integrate standards from the amended Highway Advertising Act.  Contact Don Wortman for more information.
 

Novel Troy master plan is national news

TroyThe fall issue of the Planning Commissioners Journal includes a story about the Troy master plan.  "Obviously it's going to be a tall order to change Troy's existing, auto-oriented land use pattern," the magazine says.  "As (Planning Director Mark) Miller puts it, 'it's going to be a real, long-term endeavor.'"
 
Planning is about the people of your community - their comfort, happiness, safety and prosperity.  When you choose Carlisle/Wortman Associates, you get more than plans. You get the creativity and experience of our people.