
How Downtown Detroit is dealing with (and creating) change (ft. Eric Larson, DDP)
About this episode
Today's guest is Eric Larson, the CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership. The organization brings together the business community, philanthropy and government to work on and create improvements in downtown Detroit - which is not just the major downtown for the city but in many ways - the region.
02:56 - Mural talk
05:32 - The NFL Draft is coming. What's ahead?
07:29 - Downtown progress since the Superbowl was last hosted here
08:29 - The pandemic has created some long-term shifts away from office space. What's next?
10:28 - A renewed focus on attracting new residents
14:43 - Policy and public support needed to encourage and create a truly dense, walkable downtown
17:26 - Discussing Detroit's Land Value Tax proposal
18:56 - Making sure there's housing at all price points and for workforce in downtown Detroit
22:47 - Things Eric is most excited about as we end the year
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