Community planning or urban planning is often thought of as the structure and bones upon which community economic development is built. However, planning is more than just master plans and zoning. The work done in this sector impacts our day-to-day lives as citizens and the work we do as practitioners in the CED field. Good community planning is based on gathering participatory and inclusive feedback and can lead to organized social change.

Join us to learn about the history of planning in the United States and to explore examples of how community planning is impacting equitable change in Michigan.