Prospects for Expanding Regional Planning Efforts in Michigan

Elisabeth R. Gerber () and Carolyn G. Loh ()
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Elisabeth R. Gerber: Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Carolyn G. Loh: Department of Urban Studies and Planning, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Urban Studies, 2011, vol. 48, issue 11, 2303-2319

Abstract: This article assesses the potential for expanding regional planning by asking local government officials their perspectives on the potential for increasing regionalism in their communities, and the most promising approaches to achieving greater regionalism. The study involves analysing data from a recent survey of local government officials in Michigan. It is found that support for regional planning declines amongst local officials who are already heavily involved in regional efforts and increases amongst those who perceive greater fiscal challenges. However, local government officials who support expanding regional planning are less supportive of working through existing regional institutions; they prefer to create new regional entities to pursue additional co-operation. Those with experience with regional planning efforts are more supportive of working through existing institutions.

Date: 2011
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