The Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission is actively updating its Master Plan, with the first three sections already drafted and current work focused on Chapter 4 (Public Input) and Chapter 5 (Goals and Objectives). The update is incorporating 2025 community survey data, with stated priorities including environmental resources, property maintenance and zoning enforcement, non‑motorized bike trail systems, enhancement of existing parks, and encouraging restaurants, retail, and small businesses. The commission is planning targeted outreach to M‑179 corridor business and land owners at a special July 14 meeting, and will later engage lake representatives and the Michigan DNR, including use of Barry County GIS mapping for visualization.This is an early planning signal that the township will likely advance future projects in areas like trails, parks, zoning/property maintenance tools, economic development, housing planning, and alternative energy. Vendors in planning, engineering, GIS, community engagement, and zoning/code tools can position themselves now to help translate the updated master plan into specific capital projects and implementation steps.

Key topic areas flagged for future goals include a Housing Plan, alternative energy, agricultural goals, environmental protection, trails, park enhancements, and zoning/property maintenance tools.