DDP CEO Eric B. Larson recently guest hosted 760 WJR’s Focus with Paul W. Smith, and the theme of the show was “Detroit in Motion: The People, Partnerships and Ideas Shaping Our Future.”
Eric welcomed civic, business, placemaking, and cross-border leaders for conversations about investment, public spaces, regional collaboration, and Detroit’s momentum.
Guests and topics included:
· Ethan Kent, Executive Director of PlacemakingX: International Placemaking Week, the history of Campus Martius Park and the Beach, his Detroit documentary and lessons Detroit offers other cities about placemaking.
· Bud Denker, President of Penske Corporation and DDP Board Member: The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix and the live watch party at Campus Martius Park.
· Colin Bird, Consul General of Canada in Detroit: The Gordie Howe International Bridge, Detroit-Windsor relations and opportunities for continued cross-border collaboration.
· Gretchen Awad, Executive Director, Northwest Ohio & Michigan, Susan G. Komen
· Peter Scher, Vice Chairman of JPMorganChase: The company’s decision to invest in Detroit, the impact of that commitment and its longstanding partnership with the city.
· Terrah Opferman, Michigan Market Leader for JPMorganChase and DDP Board Member: JPMorganChase’s community impact, support for small businesses and opportunities for Detroit’s continued growth.
· Carol Coletta, Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellow: Detroit’s placemaking leadership, what makes public spaces successful and the future of American downtowns.
Listen to the full show and hear the people, partnerships, and ideas shaping Detroit’s next chapter here.
