Status Of Planning And Zoning In Michigan's Great Lakes Shoreline Communities

Despite advances, land use planning is not coordinated across coastal regions or ecosystems, and planning remains fragmented. If conditions do not improve, unplanned development will continue to cause immediate and long-term cumulative problems for coastal ecosystems and regional economics. So concludes this status report on coastal community planning and zoning along Michigan's Great Lakes. The report is intended for Sea Grant researchers, community planners and educators, regional authorities, and decision- makers.