Presented by Michigan House

Land, Community, and the Future of Detroit

As American cities become more desirable places to live and do business, development pressures are growing in neighborhoods and communities that have long experienced disinvestment. In Detroit, residents are leading projects that empower their communities to take ownership of land and steer the process of change.
Hear from four Detroiters who are leading projects to address long-standing issues like blight and environmental degradation, while also empowering marginalized residents to benefit from changes coming to their neighborhoods.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Chase L Cantrell

Building Community Value Detroit

Beverly Frederick

Stahelin Avenue Project

Nicole Lindsey

Detroit Hives

Bucky Willis

Bleeding Heart Design

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