What Would You Like to See in Macomb Township's Master Plan?

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Macomb Township's Future May Include Linear Parks

The public will be invited to share ideas for the township's master plan.

Already home to traditional parks, Macomb Township may include linear parks that incorporate access to waterways in the community. Those type of meandering trails running through residential areas are among on the possibilities for the township's master plan. Ideally, the paths could include access to the Clinton River by canoe or kayak. The master plans are updated every five years to coincide with the community's vision and economic factors, Clerk Michael Koehs said. "This will lead to a series of public meetings where we certainly encourage the public to get involved," Koehs said. The meeting dates have not been set at this time. Township officials said they believe the community is gradually rebounding from the building downturn. "We'…

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Aaron Tuckfield

2:30 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2013

Dennis, I would agree that it is a mistake to brush it aside; however, there is a difference between pressure and breaks. I am by no means an expert, but breaks would seem to be a matter of maintenance that the Township SHOULD take care of. Systemic pressure issues are different and not necessarily addressable at the twp level. As to restricting new home construction - what constitutes a large …   more ›