Michiana Area Council of Governments

The Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) has been serving the Michiana region for almost 50 years, focusing on fostering regional planning in Northern Indiana. The organization, established under the 1964 Amendments to the Interlocal Cooperation Act of the Indiana General Assembly, works to promote cooperative, coordinated, and comprehensive planning activities. Its scope encompasses areas such as transportation, transit, economic development, and the environment. As a regional intergovernmental agency, MACOG caters to the citizens and local governments in Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, and St. Joseph Counties, providing planning analysis, data collection, and mapping services. The organization's offerings also include aerial photographs, maps, and various publications, available to both the local government and the public. Established by the organization on December 2, 1970, MACOG operates under the framework of the Urban Cooperation Act No. 7, Michigan Public Acts of 1967, with bylaws adopted in the same year. Although specific details about its headquarters and recent investments are not available, MACOG continues to play a vital role in advancing regional planning in Northern Indiana.