American Planning Association

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


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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/

Interested in presenting a session at NPC26 in Detroit or online? Submit a session proposal or sign up to be a session reviewer. Proposal window closes August 20, 2025. Submit your proposals at planning.org/conference/proposal/

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