Who We Are

The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) is a multi-purpose regional entity recognized by the state of Michigan. The TCRPC supports the region of mid-Michigan by planning for and coordinating intergovernmental solutions to growth-related problems, providing technical assistance to local governments and meeting the needs of communities across the region. 

Our Services

• Transportation
• Economic
• Environmental
• Land Use
  
• Data & Maps
  

Opportunities & Events

Transportation Enhancement Program • Michigan Community Revitalization Program • See More

• Choosing Health! Rally, May 20, 2-4 pm at Hawk Island Park
  
  
• Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds (MGROW) Kick Off Meeting, June 1 & 15
  
  
• Sustainable Communities Certificate Program for Planning Officials, June 7-8
  
  
• The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently inviting applications for loans and grants under its Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program. For FY12, funding to support $33 million in loans and $10 million in grants is available. More Details

See Our Newsletter!

Previous Newsletters: August • May • Fall 2011 • Spring 2012

Tri-County Trivia

The Grand River is the longest river in the State of Michigan! It runs 252 miles through the cities of Jackson, Eaton Rapids, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Grand Haven. This river was built early in the settlement of Michigan and runs from the head of navigation on the Grand to downtown Detroit. It formed an important part of an early route between Chicago and Detroit, along with the Grand itself, from Grand Rapids to Grand Haven, and Lake Michigan. Every ten years the river is celebrated by an expedition along the entire length...next one will be in 2020! In the mean time, you can see what they are up to on their website at www.grandriverexpedition.com or visit www.great-mi.org.

Mid-Michigan Sustainable Communities Program

• NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
  Mid-MEAC is seeking nominees for the Community Reinvestment Fund Board. Board members will oversee a mini-grant program under the Mid-Michigan Sustainable Communities Program that will encourage traditionally underserved and marginalized populations to become involved in all levels of government, particularly on boards that are not reflective of the community demographics. Board Application Deadline: May 22, 2012
  

Meetings Schedule   

Popular Documents

• Minutes and Agendas
• 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), amended February 2012

Regional News

• The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission recognizes and supports National Bike Month, Bike to Work Week, the "Ride of Silence" and to Encourage Bicycle Safety. Please share this information with your local boards and communities to encourage safety education activities. We are pleased to participate in this effort to help keep riders safe in the region!
• Tri-County Regional Planning Commission facilitates this region's transportation planning for a sustainable future and bicycles can be an important way to reduce carbon emissions. We are now wheeling forward with a 'green fleet' for our new office location. Clients and staff of the Commission can enjoy newly installed bike racks and use the office bicycle for errands in the area!
• Our tri-county region now holds "Preferred Sustainability Status" for future grant applications. As a 2011 Awardee of a $3M HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Program, TCRPC has opened the door for our regional partners to gain consideration or additional points when applying for grant programs. Contact Harmony Gmazel, TCRPC Land Use Planner, at hgmazel@mitcrpc.org for more information.
• New Regulations on Fertilizer Use for Homeowners!
• Congratulations to our region's Michigan Biotechnology Institute (MBI) on their recent $4.3 million award from U.S. Department of Energy The contract supports their work processes to convert non-food renewable resources into energy sources. New fuel technologies can reduce our reliance on foreign fuel imports.