Engaging Citizens

Informed and engaged citizens make the difference in America’s thriving communities. The Michigan Citizen Planner staff of professional land use planners and adult education specialists works with individual citizen planners and citizen groups to cultivate thriving communities. Communities of all kinds can learn from Michigan Citizen Planner - we cultivate both geographically defined and issue based communities.

Many of our innovative learning products - tools for social networking and community change - will be available without charge on this website. We also provide locally tailored learning products and citizen achievement designations for purchase.

Get connected through our statewide network of citizens engaged in building strong communities. Access the most trusted planning and community development resources. Brainstorm and share the best ideas in community leadership across the land. Become a Michigan Citizen Planner Advocate.