Director of Place
Michigan Central
Peggy Chang, APA, RA, NCARB, is the Director of Place at Michigan Central, where she leads architecture and planning and oversees the design vision for the district’s buildings, infrastructure, and public realm. A Detroit resident and advocate for sustainable, community-driven design, she integrates historic preservation with modern innovation to create spaces that foster connection, accessibility, and long-term neighborhood value. Her expertise in adaptive reuse and district-scale planning has been instrumental in Michigan Central’s transformation into an inclusive, future-forward urban district, evidenced by the delivery of landmark projects like Newlab and The Station. As a thought leader in transformational placemaking, she guides the design strategy across the entire district to ensure a cohesive and impactful urban experience.
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TIZ: Navigating the Speed of Innovation in Planning
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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