The most recent show aired 7 p.m. July 27 on News/Talk 760 WJR. We talked to experts about transforming Detroit and the importance of the city to Michigan’s future economic prosperity.
This month's show was about renewal happening in urban areas across the state and how critical this is to Michigan’s future economic prosperity.
This month's show is about Governor Rick Snyder's proposed state budget and the potential impact on Michigan cities.
This month's show is about civic engagement - collective and individual actions designed to address issues of public concern.
The gubernatorial candidates, Rick Snyder and Virg Bernero, explain their visions for Michigan and answer questions from Let's Save Michigan.
Dan Gilmartin, executive director and CEO of the Michigan Municipal League.
Marge Sorge is executive director of the Detroit Regional News Hub, an organization dedicated to connecting journalists to stories, people and organizations that are transforming Metro Detroit. Marge discussed a recent gathering in Detroit of journalists from around the world. This event was hosted by the Hub.
Jennifer Conlin grew up in Ann Arbor and has been a journalist since 1984. She recently returned to Ann Arbor after living overseas for 20 years. She is a regular contributor to the New York Times and recently wrote a story about the influx of young creative types that are moving to Detroit.
Keith Zendler moved to Detroit from Pleasant Ridge and realized he loved the city. He now lives in the Boston-Edison Historic District and is CEO and Founder of Peoplemovers.com, an online effort to connect community resources.
Kirsten Ussery is President of the Board of Directors at the Villages Community Development Corporation, a vibrant neighborhood on the eastside of Detroit. She is also media coordinator for the Office of Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh.
The Prosperity Agenda Radio Show challenges listeners to help make Michigan a better place to live, work, and play by creating vibrant and prosperous local communities. Upcoming discussions for the show will focus on Michigan transit, entrepreneurship, green initiatives, cultural and economic development, walkable communities and other topics. If you have questions, thoughts or comments about any of these issues or other topics related to Michigan development, tell us here.
According to the last US Census, 2/3 of college graduates between 24 and 35 chose where they wanted to live before they looked for a job.
Nearly half of Michiganders between the ages of 18-34 say they would visit downtown Detroit more often if there was a better transit system in place.
46% of Michigan's college graduates are leaving the state within a year of graduation.
Ann Arbor offers more than 200 unique dining experiences.
Each year Detroit’s peak-time commuters spend an average of 52 hours sitting in traffic congestion, which wastes 34 gallons of gas per person.
Michigan’s metropolitan areas account for 88% of the state’s gross domestic product and are home to 89% of the jobs.
Traverse City’s walkable downtown boasts more than 150 boutiques, galleries, and restaurants.
Detroit has the second-largest theater district in North America, after New York City.
Every $1 invested in public transit returns around $6 in local economic activity.
Cheers! Michigan ranks 6th in the nation in the number of brewpubs and microbreweries.
