Toni Griffin: A new vision for rebuilding Detroit

The video discusses Detroit's crisis by 2010, marked by a housing and auto industry collapse, and a significant population decline. The speaker, an urban planner, was involved in a city-wide planning process to create a shared vision for Detroit's future. Community meetings revealed concerns about displacement, rooted in historical migration patterns. Despite challenges like vacancy and rising costs, there are positive developments, including community gardens and entrepreneurial growth. The strategic plan, 'Detroit Future City,' aims to guide the city towards sustainable development, focusing on economic growth, innovative land use, and community empowerment.

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