Building a Healthier Michigan From the Ground Up
Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities fosters long-term solutions that protect Michigan’s environment, strengthen its economy and support healthy, connected communities. Founded in 1995 as the Michigan Land Use Institute, the organization now leads innovative, community-driven work across the Grand Traverse region and beyond.
With a focus on the intersection of climate, food, transportation and economic development, Groundwork partners with residents, farmers, businesses and policymakers to shape a thriving future for Michigan. From expanding farm-to-school initiatives and clean energy projects to advancing equitable mobility and rural revitalization, each program centers on practical, replicable change rooted in place.
Groundwork’s mission emphasizes resilience, equity and collaboration. As Michigan faces critical decisions around land use, energy and public health, the organization brings communities together to generate principled, forward-thinking responses. Its work empowers people at the local level to engage with complex issues through shared vision and practical action.
Educational outreach, policy research and coalition building remain key tools in Groundwork’s approach. The organization encourages residents to stay informed, involved and inspired as stewards of their own future.
To learn more about Groundwork’s current initiatives or explore ways to get involved, visit their website or contact their Traverse City office.
Location: 414 E. Eighth St., Ste. 204, Traverse City. For more information, call 231-941-6584 or visit GroundworkCenter.org.
