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Exploring right-sized housing in Northern Michigan

June 4, 2007 – 8:40 am

Up North, Towns Eye 'Granny Flats'
Carolyn Kelly, Michigan Land Use Institute

Related feature from MLUI Media:
Young People Speak Up for Granny Flats
Somehow, it doesn’t seem to add up: Northwest Lower Michigan’s population is rising, but the number of people living in its towns and villages is falling.
Apartment hunting in the region quickly reveals one reason [...]

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Grand Rapids Speeds Up Progress with Streetcars

February 26, 2007 – 10:07 am

Bring Back Rail Transit by B. Rizzo
As Grand Rapids enjoys a bit of an economic boom, the city is looking to continue to grow and attract by revitalizing the face of public transportation, with streetcars.
Andy Guy of the Michigan Land Use Institute explains in his recent article Agency Endorses Grand Rapids Streetcar.
Emboldened by rave reviews [...]

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