Detroit River Industrial Giants

CM credit hours for mobile workshops are awarded based on the planned dedicated instructional time. Adjustments to CM hours will not be made after the live event.

Dive deep into the unexpected range of impacts that industrial giants have on their communities and learn how these unforeseen - or intentionally hidden - consequences disproportionately affect communities of color. From poor air quality and sound pollution to rising utility rates and stonewalled land sales, discover how local governments are attempting to mitigate industrial impacts.

Review the Delray Neighborhood Plan and discover one community's strategy to reclaim its land from industry. Visit U.S. Steel, Marathon Oil, and the Ford Rouge complex to learn about the practical land use, legal, and financial limitations on local governments as they negotiate for the highest and best use of aging private industrial sites. Tour the Detroit International Wildlife Refuge and learn about the site's successes in converting contaminated land into a public park and waterfront asset. Finally, discuss the equity implications of locating an industrial "megasite," and how emerging industries can either change or reinforce negative impacts.

Learn about strategies for public purchase and repurposing of industrial sites for recreation. Examine the incentives offered to private employers when they redevelop these sites for emerging industries, and dive into the equity tradeoffs of those incentives.