Professional Links

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Cultural/Historic Preservation
Economic
Electrical
Environmental/Regulatory
Funding
Geographical Information Systems/Mapping
Government
Infrastructure
Planning/Strategic Planning
Technology
Transportation
Travel

 

 

Cultural/Historic Preservation

ArtSource, a gathering point for networked resources on art and architecture

Michigan's Historical Center, calendar of events, historic preservation and site information, state archives

The National Trust for Historic Preservation Library, periodicals and documents covering historic preservation topics

The Smithsonian, museum, organization, events, activities, resources, tour and membership information

Virtual Library of Archaeology, museums, news, mapping, GIS, and educational materials

 

 

Economic

Briefing.com - Stocks & Bonds, quick, concise market analysis of the US Stock and US Bond markets

Federal Reserve Beige Book, up-to-date information on economy

 

 

Electrical

International Code Council (ICC), membership organization specializing in building technology

National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), association of electrical contractors

 

 

Environmental/Regulatory

The CSO Partnership, communities nationwide dedicated to promoting environmentally sound, cost-effective and affordable combined sewer overflow controls

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, environmental assistance, publications and information

US Environmental Protection Agency, Federal register database, Federal regulations and publications

US Fish & Wildlife Service, resource for wetland, coastal areas, environmental containment and endangered species

US Geological Survey, geological and biological information about the earth

 

 

Funding

Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, information regarding communities, homes, business opportunities, groups and HUD news

The Foundation Center, an information source for grantmakers and grantseekers

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, environmental assistance, publications and information

Michigan Department of Natural Resources, lists grant programs

Michigan Department of Transportation, travel information, safety programs, maps and publications

US Environmental Protection Agency, Federal register database, Federal regulations and publications

 

 

Geographical Information Systems/Mapping

Environmental Systems Research Institute, GIS software, related services and technical support

Institute for Geospatial Research & Education (IGRE), applied geographic information system research center located at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan

Imagin, GIS technology in Michigan

Urban and Regional Information Systems Association, information technology emphasizing state and local governments

US Geographical Survey National Mapping Information, national mapping information

 

 

Government

FedWorld, US Government report and documents, North American Industry Information

FirstGov, provides access to all online US Federal Government resources

Michigan Legislature, updates on house and senate bills, committee and session schedules and public acts

Michigan Municipal League, programs and services, legislative issues

Michigan Townships Association, township issues including educational services, legislative affairs, membership information and resources

National League of Cities

National Park Service, legal and regulatory issues, history, local support, criteria, stewardship information

SEMCOG, (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments), a regional planning partnership

Thomas Legislative Information on the Internet, update of bills, floor activities, congressional record and committee information

US Army Corps of Engineers

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, source of information and technology

The White House

 

 

Infrastructure

American Public Works Association, voluntary association of public and private sector professionals, projects and services

Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center, ADA statutes, regulations, ADAAG, federally reviewed technical sheets, and other assistance documents

American Water Works Association (AWWA), an international non-profit society of professionals concerned with safe drinking water, offers public education programs, and government regulations, legislation and compliance

Water Environment Federation (WEF), a non-profit association of environmental specialists focusing on the global water environment, offers public information and government regulations and legislation

 

 

Planning/Strategic Planning

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), requirements for certification of professional planners, ethics, professional development, planning education, and the standards of practice.

American Planning Association (APA), information on programs and services, becoming a certified planner, conferences, literature and employment

American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), licensure, local chapters, job opportunities, publications

Center for Urban Studies, Wayne State, programs, project highlights, urban research resources, and employment opportunities

Michigan Association of Planning, information on workshops and conferences in Michigan, legislation and literature

US Census Bureau, social, economic and demographic information

 

 

Technology

Webopedia, look up computer terms

What Is, defines computer terms and provides information on graphic design, programming languages and new technologies

 

 

Transportation

DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics, studies, surveys, databases, research and library

Michigan Department of Transportation, travel information, safety programs, maps and publications

 

 

Travel

Maps on Us, US maps, door-to-door directions

MapQuest, maps and directions to anywhere in the US

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