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Gilbert Family Foundation responds to Detroiters vision for their neighborhoods

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Four directors from the Gilbert Family Foundation reveal how half a billion dollars is revitalizing Detroit through interconnected investments in parks, arts, small business, and housing. JJ Velez explains how community-designed public spaces become neighborhood anchors. Akua Hill shares how cultural initiatives preserve Detroit's authentic identity while creating economic opportunities. Linda Nozegbe discusses connecting residents with growing sectors and providing small business capital. Andrea Benson tackles housing stability through innovative, affordable solutions like factory-built homes.

Together, they demonstrate how comprehensive urban transformation works when community voices lead the way, addressing gentrification concerns while ensuring longtime residents benefit from improvements. A fascinating look inside one of Detroit's most significant neighborhood investment initiatives.

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Chapters

1. Gilbert Family Foundation responds to Detroiters vision for their neighborhoods (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Gilbert Family Foundation (00:00:10)

3. Public Spaces with JJ Velez (00:01:17)

4. Arts and Culture with Akua Hill (00:10:51)

5. Economic Mobility with Linda Nozegbe (00:23:46)

6. Housing Stability with Andrea Benson (00:33:15)

7. Closing Remarks (00:44:28)

21 episodes

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Content provided by Craig Fahle. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Craig Fahle or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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Four directors from the Gilbert Family Foundation reveal how half a billion dollars is revitalizing Detroit through interconnected investments in parks, arts, small business, and housing. JJ Velez explains how community-designed public spaces become neighborhood anchors. Akua Hill shares how cultural initiatives preserve Detroit's authentic identity while creating economic opportunities. Linda Nozegbe discusses connecting residents with growing sectors and providing small business capital. Andrea Benson tackles housing stability through innovative, affordable solutions like factory-built homes.

Together, they demonstrate how comprehensive urban transformation works when community voices lead the way, addressing gentrification concerns while ensuring longtime residents benefit from improvements. A fascinating look inside one of Detroit's most significant neighborhood investment initiatives.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Gilbert Family Foundation responds to Detroiters vision for their neighborhoods (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Gilbert Family Foundation (00:00:10)

3. Public Spaces with JJ Velez (00:01:17)

4. Arts and Culture with Akua Hill (00:10:51)

5. Economic Mobility with Linda Nozegbe (00:23:46)

6. Housing Stability with Andrea Benson (00:33:15)

7. Closing Remarks (00:44:28)

21 episodes

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