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Holland, Michigan Serves as Model for Marysville's Visioning Process
Marysville leaders look to Holland's success in community planning and development as inspiration for their own city's future
Published on Feb. 5, 2026
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For over a year, local leaders in Marysville, Ohio have been working with urban planning firms to develop a visioning plan for the city's future. During this process, one place has been referenced repeatedly as a model for Marysville's aspirations - Holland, Michigan. The article explores how Holland's approach to community development, public spaces, and resident engagement is inspiring Marysville's own visioning efforts.
Why it matters
As Marysville looks to chart its course for the coming decades, studying the successes of other Midwest cities like Holland can provide valuable insights. Holland has managed to maintain its small-town charm while also investing in public amenities, attracting new businesses, and fostering community engagement - all goals that Marysville hopes to emulate through its own visioning process.
The details
Marysville officials have been working with Mickelson Studio and Realm Collaborative for over a year to develop a comprehensive visioning plan for the city's future. During this process, Holland, Michigan has been repeatedly cited as a model for Marysville to follow. Holland is known for its vibrant downtown, public spaces like an ice skating rink, and strong community involvement - all elements that Marysville hopes to emulate. The visioning meetings have allowed Marysville residents to provide input on the city's direction, with many expressing enthusiasm for the process and eagerness to see the final plan.
- Marysville officials have been working on the city's visioning plan for over a year.
- Visioning meetings for Marysville residents were held throughout 2025.
The players
Mickelson Studio
An urban planning firm working with Marysville on its visioning process.
Realm Collaborative
Another urban planning firm collaborating with Marysville on its visioning efforts.
Holland, Michigan
A Midwest city that has been repeatedly cited as a model for Marysville's own community development and planning.
What they’re saying
“Overall, they think things are positive.”
— Paul and Kathleen Kramer, Marysville residents (Journal-Tribune)
What’s next
Marysville officials are expected to unveil the final visioning plan for the city in the coming months, outlining their long-term goals and strategies for development inspired by successful models like Holland, Michigan.
The takeaway
By looking to the example of Holland, Michigan, Marysville is positioning itself to learn from the successes of another Midwest community in crafting a visioning plan that balances small-town charm with strategic investments in public spaces, community engagement, and economic development - all with the aim of ensuring Marysville's future prosperity.
