Planning After Bankruptcy: Detroit's Path to Recovery and Innovation

In this episode of the APA Podcast, Ann Dillemuth, AICP, chats
with Detroit Planning Director Alexa Bush for an in-depth
conversation about Detroit’s remarkable journey from decline and
bankruptcy to revitalization and growth. Alexa shares how
creative funding, community engagement, and persistent vision
have fueled Detroit’s urban renewal, offering crucial lessons for
planners facing uncertainty in cities across the nation. In
addition, Alexa shares her excitement to showcase the city's
transformation in person as Detroit is set to host the 2026
National Planning Conference.


Episode URL:
https://planning.org/podcast/planning-after-bankruptcy-detroits-path-to-recovery-and-innovation/


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