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.

Tour includes continental breakfast, lunch, and motor coach transportation.

Itinerary

8am Breakfast at Detroit Artists Market

8:30am Miah Davis, Executive Director, Detroit Artist Market 

9:00 - 12:00 Eastside Tour 

• East Warren Corridor- Morningside Cafe, Next Chapter and Cadieux Stage 
•  Joe Rashid - Executive Director, E. Warren Development Corp
• The Shepherd
• Leah Rutt, Director of Operations, Library Street Collective

12 - 12:30 Detroit People’s Food Co-Op - Lanay Gilbert Williams, Board President

12:45 - 2:15 Westside Tour

• Lunch at Detroit Pizza Bar & Equitable Redevelopment Discussion
• Izegbe N’Namdi , Executive Director, N’Namdi Center/Local Developer
• Kim Tandy, District 2 Manager, City of Detroit

2:30 - 4:30 Southwest Tour

• Donut Villa - Gabriel Guitierrez, Owner
• Laura L Chavez-Wazeerud-Din, President and CEO, Southwest Detroit Business Association  
• Detroit Hispanic Development, Lex Zavala, COO

* Speakers/Stops subject to change

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 and the bus departs promptly at 9am. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour and check in with your guide.

Parking: $3 daily parking is available in the surface lot at 44 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, located directly behind Detroit Artists Market.

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.

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