Michigan Land Use Institute

As smart growth gains momentum, opponents plot against it.

Governor Jennifer Granholm and GOP take steps to cure "plague upon the land."

A bypass demise yields unique transportation partnership.

Michican state senate majority leader says Michican Republican leaders are "totally committed" to the Smart Growth Commission.

Natural River proposal is first test of Granholm promise.

Governor's decision energizes lively legislative debate in Michigan.

The profitable Blackstar Farms in Leelanau County, Michigan that has found a formula for agricultural success that hasnationwide significance.

A proposed swap of private land for shoreline puts Michigan's governor at the center of a dispute over managing the Great Lakes shoreline.

Clark Williams-Derry reports on howVancouver,British Columbia has achieved remarkable success in directing growth topeople-friendly, land-saving neighborhoods.

Leaders in the Seattle region, who see farming as an essential component of the economy and quality of life, are revitalizing agriculture.

The Michigan Land Use Institutelaunches a new series about the post-election efforts to prepare for Michigan's Smart Growth future.

Trend is strong for land preservation, managing growth.

Grand Rapids, a city wellknown for its conservative politics, is energetically pursuing SmartGrowth principles.

Unions weigh in to beat sprawl: "After a day of looking at [sprawl], some of us began to think that sprawl is one giant anti-union conspiracy."

Nestle Waters plant stirs Great Lakes security debate.

For Michigan to be competitive it should curb sprawl,implement Smart Growth strategies, and focus on quality-of-life issues.

Michican Dept. of Transportation abandoned a generation-old highway plan. The move could let local citizens and governments take the lead in transportation planning.

Agricultural land is vanishing fast in this western Michigan county as new homes, roads, and sprawl reach farther into the countryside.

Michigan gubernatorial candidates urged to consider promising home-grown ideas.

Can the livable town of Hershey survive a sale of Hershey Foods Corporate to a conglomerate like Nestle?