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Reinventing
Detroit -- September 21 This
session focused on city-wide planning issues. Diane Van Buren of the planning firm Zachary and Associates presented
one proposal for creating a "Leaner, Greener Detroit" through a sustainable approach to land use and job creation. Chris
Frey, President of the non-profit organization Transportation Riders United, discussed current plans for improvements in regional
transportation systems as well as the benefits of transit for cities and neighborhoods. View their presentations below.
Transportation Riders United Presentation
"Leaner, Greener Detroit" Presentation
"Leaner, Greener Detroit" full report
Community Development Advocates of Detroit Statement on Reinventing Detroit
Small Group Discussion Notes 1
What's
NEXT in Housing? -- October 5 This session focused on trends in the housing market. What are urban home buyers looking
for? Where will future buyers come from? How can the Grandmont Rosedale Communities stay competitive in the local housing
market? Dan Pitera, Director of the Detroit Community Design Center at the University of Detroit Mercy was our
featured speaker. He shared thoughts on what makes a community "sustainable."
Dan Pitera: Thoughts on Sustainable Communities
Young Talent in the Great Lakes -- a Michigan Future Inc. Report
Option of Urbanism Video by Christopher Leinberger
Tom Goddeeris Remarks
Small Group Discussion Notes 2
Growing
the Local Economy -- October 19 This session focused on strategies for business and job creation within the community. Deborah Groban Olson,
Executive Director of the Center for Community Based Enterprise (c2be) described how worker-owned and locally-based business
can help build community wealth. Other models discussed included Business Incubators and Social Enterprises.
Center for Community Based Enterprise web site
Deborah Groban Olson Presentation
Metromode article on Community Based Enterprise
Tom Goddeeris Remarks
Business Incubator Example
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