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Road Commission: Boardman Bridge Could Be in Deep Trouble

January 29, 2004 | By Kelly Thayer

Officials scramble to salvage millions in transportation funds...


Federal “Green Payments” for Entrepreneurial Farms At Risk

January 28, 2004 | By Patty Cantrell

Bush administration squeezes environmental farm program...


Communities at the Crossroads

January 27, 2004 | By Kelly Thayer

Michigan needs transportation reform that respects people and their places...


Learning From the Leaders

January 27, 2004 | By Kelly Thayer

Other states find safety, affordability, traffic efficiency,and community preservation in citizen-led, context-sensitive design...


Michigan Roads: Routes to Ruin or Revitalization?

January 27, 2004 | By Kelly Thayer

Citizens pressure state to start matching its projects with community values...


Accelerating Flexible Design in Michigan

January 27, 2004 | By Kelly Thayer

Key steps include commitment, citizen-led process, new laws, and transportation design palette...


Legacy or Letdown?

January 23, 2004 | By Andy Guy

Granholm’s disjointed water plan disappoints allies, pleases opponents...


Ideological Groups Attack Farmland Preservation

January 18, 2004 | By Jim Lively

Leelanau struggle a sign of things to come...


New Groundwater Council Could Challenge Granholm

January 15, 2004 | By Andy Guy

Conservationists await governor’s water proposal...


In Lansing, A Legislative Breakthrough

January 8, 2004 | By Charlene Crowell

17 bill signings reflect growing Smart Growth momentum...


Granholm Said Yes To Nestle Diversion After Court Said No

December 23, 2003 | By Keith Schneider

Groups criticize intervention in high profile water case...


Cities As Magnets For The Young

December 19, 2003 | By Charlene Crowell

Granholm’s "cool" initiative moves urban revival to top of her agenda...


Marquette’s Landmark Inn

December 11, 2003 | By Keith Schneider

Dedicated effort reawakens a small city...


No, No, No, No, No Again

December 10, 2003 | By Kelly Thayer

Fifth bridge rejection should redirect funding to better traffic solutions...


Nestle Decision a Bipartisan Challenge

December 4, 2003 | By Keith Schneider

Court’s ruling invites collaboration to secure fresh water...


In Smart Growth’s Widening Wake, A Stream of Venom

November 26, 2003 | By Keith Schneider

Movement to draw people together seen as threat by critics...


Economic Pain Sows Seeds of Prosperity

November 21, 2003 | By Keith Schneider

Head of new department describes business strategy based on Smart Growth principles...


Survey Finds Growing Support For Smart Growth Measures

November 10, 2003 | By Charlene Crowell

Summit in southeast Michigan considers regional strategies...


At The Polls, Another Good Day For Smart Growth

November 6, 2003 | By Keith Schneider

Ann Arbor greenbelt, Grand Rapids transit win big...


"Turfism is an Anachronism"

November 4, 2003 | By Keith Schneider

Granholm responds to council report, sets priorities to strengthen cities, lasso sprawl...

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