Inforum event focuses on revitalization in Midtown Detroit

Join Inforum Sept. 28 for Extreme Change 2011: How Duggan, Gilmour and Schlichting
are Remaking Detroit's Midtown.

Held at the MGM Grand Detroit, this event will focus on how urban living is making a comeback in the center of Detroit. The revitalization and growth of Detroit's Midtown neighborhood has been a success story in a city that, overall, is shrinking and facing huge challenges. Private-sector investment by Detroit Medical Center and Henry Ford Health System, along with the commitment of Wayne State University, have made a big difference in making that community an attractive place to live, work and spend time.

Included in the discussion:

• Lofts, new construction and more: Why living in Midtown is attractive.
• Beer, bread and baklava: Where to experience the real Midtown "scene."
• How the Live Midtown program, which provides cash incentives to employees who move to Detroit, came about.
• A chance to meet the three dynamic leaders involved and hear their insider perspectives on what's worked with the Live Midtown campaign what hasn't, and what's next.
• The prospects for applying lessons learned in Midtown to other parts of the city and/or the region.

Also included in this program will be a special PechaKucha 20x20 about the revival of Midtown narrated by Rochelle Riley. Don't know what a PechaKucha is? Come find out!

Speakers are Michael E. Duggan, president and CEO, Detroit Medical Center; Allan D. Gilmour, president, Wayne State University; and Nancy M. Schlichting, chief executive officer, Henry Ford Health System. Moderator will be Rochelle Riley, columnist, Detroit Free Press.

The event starts at 11:30 a.m. Cost for Inforum members is $55; nonmembers $65; table of eight $480. Register online here.