Searching For 'Sensible Sprawl'

A coalition of environmental groups advocates the establishment of a state-level Office of Smart Growth in Michigan.

1 minute read

April 23, 2003, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Public hearings today, including one in Pontiac, and next week, including one in Detroit, will help shape the decisions of the 24-member group. The council includes representatives of environmental groups, the building industry, elected officials, the business community and local government officials...A coalition of environmental groups is pushing for the establishment of a state-level Office of Smart Growth."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Sensible sprawl is mission for state panel

Monday, April 21, 2003 in The Detroit Free Press

Land Use Michigan

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.