In legacy cities, deindustrialization, population loss, segregation, and poverty have hampered local governments' ability to provide basic services. To solve entrenched challenges, cities will have to utilize their greatest resource--their residents. Hear from resident innovators from Detroit and Highland Park, Mich., who are transforming their neighborhoods through community-led projects promoting local ownership, energy independence, equitable internet access, and civic commons.
Panelists:
Jackson Koeppel - Director, Soulardarity
Shamayahim “Mama Shu” Harris- Founder, The Avalon Village
Diana Nucera - Director, Detroit Community Technology Project, Allied Media Projects
Ezekiel Harris - Executive Director, MACC Development
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Video Credit: Carbon Stories: http://carbonstories.us/
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