Detroit is a complicated city. It has tons of amazing assets but also faces many challenges. One thing is for sure, Detroit is much more than headlines and stereotypes. On this learning journey, you will be taken around the city by an expert guide who will provide context and local insight into Detroit's neighborhoods, small businesses, and community projects. You’ll also meet residents and local leaders who are coming up with innovative solutions to the challenges the city faces. This immersive experience will help both longtime residents and newcomers understand how Detroit’s history shaped where we are today, connect with what’s happening now, and be inspired to be a part of building an equitable and thriving Detroit.

Every registration for this full day mobile conference includes continental breakfast, lunch, and motor coach transportation.

Thursday, March 19th

Sample Itinerary (stops and speakers subject to change):

8:00 Breakfast at Eastern Market, Shed 5

8:30 Welcome

• Chef Ederique Goudia, In the Business of Food 
• Martell Mason, owner of Sepia Coffee

9:00 - 12:00 Eastside Tour 

• East Warren Corridor- Morningside Cafe, Next Chapter Books and new Public Market building 
• The Shepherd

12 - 1:00  Lunch at Jefferson Hub - Invest Detroit - Jason Barnett, Senior Vice President 

1:30 - 2:00 North End - Future Site of Institute for Afro Urbanism 

2:30 - 4:00 Westside Tour

• 2:30 - 3:00 Detroit Sip - Investment without Displacement Discussion
• Building Community Value - Chase Cantrell, Executive Director, 
• Detroit Department of Neighborhoods, District 2, Kim Tandy, Manager 
• 3:15 - 4:00 Boys & Girls Club at Michigan Central - Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator (DEII)

3:45 - 4:15 Southwest Tour

• Southwest Detroit Business Association and La Joya Gardens./ Clark Cafe 

Optional post tour Happy Hour nearby

Ticket Inclusions: Your ticket includes continental breakfast, lunch, learning journey, guide narrative and motor coach transportation. Your purchase of a ticket or tickets to this tour also supports City Institute's ability to offer free public tours such as Detroit's Black History by the People That Lived It Walking Tour and our Redlining, Racism and Segregation in Detroit Virtual Tour.

Check-in: Program begins at 8:30am inside Eastern Market Shed 5 and the bus departs promptly at 9am. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the program start time time to check in with your guide.

Parking: Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to Shed 5 on the northwest side here.

Ticketing: No need to print your ticket. Arrive a few minutes early to check-in and give the guide your name. That's it! If your plans change and you can't make it, please cancel your booking at least 48 hours prior to the tour date to open up your spot to another participant

Weather Policy:

Tours will occur rain or shine, unless weather prohibits transportation or adversely affects our partners on the date of the tour for the time of the tour. If a severe weather event causes the tour to be canceled, City Institute will offer to transfer participant tickets to another date or provide a refund.

Accessibility:

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected] at least 2 weeks prior to your desired tour date.

This tour is produced by City Institute. Please visit www.thecityinstitute.com to hear interviews with Detroit residents, community leaders, and small business owners or to schedule a tour for your group on any number of topics.

Want to send someone a gift certificate to use for tickets to a future walking tour instead? Purchase those here: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/gift-cards