This edited book examines why what happens in Detroit matters for other cities around the world. Bridging academic and non-academic voices, contributions from many of the leading scholars on Detroit are joined by some of the city’s most influential writers, planners, artists and activists who have all contributed chapters drawing on their rich visions, ideas and practices.

Contributions by: Tyree Guyton, Friso Wiersum, Drew Philp, Jessica Brooke Williams, Khalil Ligon, Dan Kinkead, Jessica Care Moore, Julia Sattler, Jason Roche, Kimberley Kinder, Joshua Akers, Rene Kreichauf, Reynolds Farley, George Galster