Detroit's become the poster child for all things negative in recent years, and the State of Michigan isn't doing much better. That's why it is good to know that there are plenty of folk working to improve Detroit and Michigan's future. The people and organizations may use different means and methods, but their ingenuity and vision should insure a bright future.  

•Transition to a Knowledge-Based Economy

Lou Glazer's (as published in DBusiness Magazine) would keep and attract talent in the state by investing in its core cities and higher-education system...Read more.

•Increase Michigan's Talent Pool

MichiganFuture.org is an organization working to increase the state's talent pool in the areas of knowledge, creativity and entrepreneurship...Read more.

•Utilize Historic Preservation and Sound Urban-Planning Principles

Cityscape Detroit is an organization devoted to historic preservation and the use of sound urban-planning principles.to create projects beneficial to the city...Read more.