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Central Upper Peninsula Planning & Development Regional Commission

Serving central U.P. communities for over 50 years!

The mission of the Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development (CUPPAD) Regional Commission is to strengthen communities and advance economic opportunity through regional collaboration, strategic planning, and coordinated action.

Our staff of dedicated planners, economic developers, and GIS professionals are passionate about the prosperity of our region. We understand the rigors of local governance and the disparity of resources. As your advocate, we can help your community prosper with sound planning practices, federal funding opportunities, technical assistance, and much more. For the most up to date information, please follow us on Facebook or sign up for our quarterly newsletter.

News & Updates

  • Executive Committee Meeting 10/23 (Friday)
    The Executive Committee Meeting for October 23 will take place in person at the Negaunee Senior Center at 12:30 pm EST. Negaunee Senior Center 410 […]
  • Dickinson County Housing Needs Assessment
    CUPPAD and the Central UP Regional Housing Partnership are partnering with the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance to perform a Housing […]
  • Data Center Zoning Seminars
    The Michigan Township Participating Plan (MI Par Plan) is hosting a variety of seminars addressing Data Center Zoning all over Michigan. The seminars […]

Learn More About CUPPAD Services

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Local Technical Assistance

Learn how we can help you and your community meet your long and short-term planning goals.

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Transportation Planning

We work within the Regional Transportation Program, which provides technical assistance, rural planning, asset management, and public engagement.

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Community and Economic Development

A healthy community relies on local economic and educational opportunities. We strive to connect and facilitate relationships to make great things happen.

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Grants and Funding

We will help you find and administer many different types of grant programs aimed at local government and community development.

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Mapping and GIS

Using Geographical Information Systems, virtually any kind of data can be placed on a digital map, then visualized, compared, measured, and analyzed.

THE CUPPAD REGION

Click the map below to pull up county-specific demographic information and resources.