Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional Commission

08/31/2026

Register today for Citizen Planner in the UP!
https://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?eventID=701082DB1DD57FDF761AFFD96436C25CED4E60BF3FFC0F58D26E58A8A49E81C1

08/20/2026

The City of Marquette is making a Sustainable Tourism Plan: how to keep what's good about tourism, deal with what's hard about it, protect the places we love, and make sure it works for the people who live here year-round. Your answers are anonymous. There are no right answers, and you can skip any....

08/17/2026

Development Opportunity in the City of Ishpeming! Learn more 👇👇

The City of Ishpeming is soliciting Request for Proposals (RFPs) from experienced affordable housing developers for the acquisition and development of approximately 5.5 acres of City-owned property located near Empire Street and Lakeshore Drive in Ishpeming, Michigan. To view the entire RFP, click h...

08/13/2026

MSUe is hosting the 2026 Renewable Energy Fundamentals Workshop. Taking place Sept 16 from 1pm - 4:30pm at Marquette Township Hall, we will be discussing Michigan's changing energy infrastructure and what it means for the UP. Please register by Sept 11!

08/11/2026

Attention UP Landlords! Please take this 5 minute survey to help local leaders and policy makers further understand the current renting ecosystem. Feel free to share!

https://form.jotform.com/262086773354060

08/06/2026

The City of Norway values your input and is requesting public participation in a survey as part of the development of its 2027-2032 Recreation Plan and 2028 Master Plan. The City Parks and Recreation Board is the public body guiding improvements and opportunities for the Recreation Plan, which identifies goals and action items for recreational development within the City of Norway.

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08/04/2026

"So, You Want Funding for Your Firehall?" A webinar presented by the Office of Rural Prosperity, this session will focus on funding fire and emergency services in rural communities, including equipment and facilities.

Tuesday, August 18, 2pm-3:30pm

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"So, You Want Funding for Your Firehall?" Tuesday, August 18, 2pm-3:30pm Please join us for an ORP Grant Readiness Training, presented by LionBear Ventures and supported with funding from USDA's Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training grant. This session will focus on funding fire and...

08/03/2026

The City of Escanaba has initiated the process of updating its 5-Year Recreation Plan, and your input is crucial to ensure that the plan reflects the community's needs and priorities. By taking just 5 minutes to complete this survey, you will help shape the future of the City's Marina, recreational facilities, programs, and grant funding opportunities!

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07/31/2026

Coming soon! Our partners are seeking valuable input from landlords from all around the UP to better understand the climate and issues surrounding renting. Stay tuned!

07/29/2026

Congratulations to the Upper Peninsula communities awarded materials management grants! These projects represent an important investment in recycling infrastructure, regional collaboration, and long-term sustainability. We look forward to seeing these projects come to life and the positive impact they'll have across the region. Congratulations to all the recipients!

ELGE awarded grants to five U.P. communities to further improve recycling operations.