The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission provides a variety of planning services to the communities in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.
Community Planning Services include the research, writing and development of Comprehensive Master Plans and Community Park, Recreation, Open Space, and Greenway Plans.
Environmental Planning Services include watershed planning and implementation, stormwater education, grant writing, and assistance with township planning and zoning efforts to better protect natural resources.
Transportation Planning Services include TwinCATS, NATS, non-motorized planning and grant writing.
Other Planning Services include hazard mitigation plans, public transit studies, and social and human service plans.
SWMPC is the designated Economic Development District for Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Counties. SWMPC develops a regional economic development plan. SWMPC also assists with grant writing and implementation of Community Development Block Grants.
SWMPC offers mapping and GIS services to communities in southwest Michigan. SWMPC also provides census data and other information to support grant writing and planning efforts in the region.
