Connected Neighborhoods: The Joe Louis Greenway Neighborhood Study

In this episode of the APA podcast, Roberta Rewers, senior communications manager, explores Detroit's Heavyweight Impact: The Joe Louis Greenway Neighborhood Planning Study for Inclusive Neighborhood Growth, recipient of the 2025 National Planning Excellence Award. Joined by Michele Flournoy, urban designer at Detroit's Planning Development Department, and Ashley DiCaro, senior associate at Interface Studio, they discuss how the Joe Louis Greenway Neighborhood Planning Study uses the greenway as a catalyst for neighborhood redevelopment, creates economic opportunity, and strengthens community ties to ensure nearby residents benefit from the greenway's investment. Episode URL: https://www.planning.org/podcast/connected-neighborhoods-the-joe-louis-greenway-neighborhood-study/