MEDIA ADVISORY
February 25, 2009

CONTACT:
Dr. Soji Adelaja
517.432.8800

John Kinch
517.432.8800 Ext. 111

What
A new report to be released by Michigan State University’s Land Policy Institute, entitled “Chasing the Past or Investing in Our Future: Placemaking for Prosperity in the New Economy.”

Among the findings: Michigan’s metropolitan areas must do a better job of attracting and keeping young workers, retirees and well-educated immigrants for its job market to improve.

When
9:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Where
House Committee on “The New Economy and Quality of Life,” chaired by Representative Ed Clemente.
Room 521, Anderson House Office Building

Who
Presenters include:
Dr. Soji Adelaja, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor in Land Policy, Director of the Land Policy Institute and Co-Director of People and Land
Bill Rustem, CEO and President of Public Sector Consultants and Co-Director of People and the Land

For more information, contact: John Kinch at kinch@landpolicy.msu.edu or 517.432.8800 x 111 or 517.993.7718.