This powerpoint by Bruce Katz illustrates the demographic trends affecting Michigan’s cities, metropolitan areas and rural communities. It summarizes the consequences of these trends and the reasons why decentralization is occurring. The powerpoint concludes by examining what the trends mean for state policy and sets forth a new growth agenda for Michigan.

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Bruce Katz
Bruce Katz
Former Centennial Scholar
@bruce_katz
March 24, 2003