Project partners begin to compare the differences and priorities of each particiapting jurisdictions comprehensive plan at a workshop session in the Manchester Community

The Southwest Council of Governments (SWWCOG), on behalf of the Village of Manchester, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, Freedom Township, Sharon Township and the Manchester Community Schools was  selected to participate in the third round of the Partnerships for Change program. During this process, LIAA hosted educational sessions and provided  information on various growth management techniques that led to the formation a Joint Planning Commission (under Michigan Public Act 226 of 2003) for four of the five jurisdictions.  This is one of only a few joint planning commissions in the state.

Community Update: The project partners have worked to establish the Manchester Community Joint Planning Commisison. The JMPC are curently in the process of developing a new community-wide comprehensive plan. 

Click here to view the Manchester Community Joint Planning Commission website.