The Lansing State Journal has a excellent series of articles about how to grow Michigan’s economy.  And once again the bottom line is about creating the kinds of places that people want to be in.

Articles from League partners, Lou Glazer at Michigan Future, and Dave Waymire of Martin-Waymire Communications detail the importance of smart, young workers and present a different kind of scorecard matching up Michigan with Massachuetts.

Pat Gillespie, a Lansing-based developer discusses the kinds of development needed to make a vibrant 21st Century commuity and Holly Hetzner of the Prima Civitas Foundation talks about the importance of nurturing entrepreneurs.  Other articles describe the importance of public art and social networking.

Sound familiar.. it should.  Each and every topic is among the eight assets of vibrant communities we’ve outlined in our “Center for 21st Century Communities.”  Through the work of the center, our blogs, books and radio show the conversation is changing to a understanding that Michigan’s future economic prosperity rests on investing in Michigan’s communities.  Its not too late to join us.