Traverse City, MI: Michigan Municipal League Convention 2026

Join Chuck Marohn on Friday at the Michigan Municipal League Convention for a presentation exploring the structural challenges facing communities today, from financial fragility to housing affordability. Learn how conventional development patterns, transportation investments, and public finance practices can undermine long-term prosperity — even after years of growth. Drawing from his book "Escaping the Housing Trap," Chuck will also discuss how zoning, financing, and development practices have limited housing supply and increased costs. You'll gain a clearer understanding of the connections between local decision-making and community resilience and leave with practical strategies to support incremental growth and build stronger, more adaptable communities.