02/23/2026

New Releases: Inclusive Design Toolkit and Inclusive Design Communications Guide

The Inclusive Design Toolkit was developed through a partnership between the Michigan Association of Planning (MAP) and Disability Network Michigan (DNM), with funding provided by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). This resource sets to empower municipal planners, elected officials, and various stakeholders to make the necessary regulatory and policy changes to create a built environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all. It provides a range of tools communities can use to experience the social and economic benefits of inclusivity.

View the Inclusive Design Toolkit

View the Inclusive Design Community Engagement and Communications Strategy Guide

MAP thanks the Advisory Committee members who were instrumental in shaping these documents through their expertise and insights.

Advisory Committee Members:

Chad D. Bush; Coach Road Capital

Ron Campbell, AIA; Oakland County Planning / Michigan Barrier Free Design Board

Richard Carlisle, FAICP; Carlisle | Wortman Associates, Inc.

Steve Cohen, AICP; City of Auburn Hills

Jolene DeJong; DeJong Design + Consult, LLC

David Esau, AIA, LEED AP; Cornerstone Design Inc / MI Accessible Homes

Lori James; IIDA Michigan Chapter / SmithGroup

Katie Jones; City of Ypsilanti

Jacob Kain, AICP; City of Midland

Claire Karner, AICP; East Bay Charter Township

Ryan Kilpatrick, AICP; Flywheel Community Development Services

Tara E McCrackin; Kendall College of Art & Design

Kristen Nyht, AIA, AICP, LEED AP; Fishbeck

Kelly Pelong; Disability Network of Mid-Michigan / Michigan Barrier Free Design Board

Megan Spitz, AICP; MSHDA

Brigitte Wolf, AICP; Cincar Consulting Group (C2G)