This week our guest is Melissa Dittmer, the Head of Place at Michigan Central, a 30-acre tech and cultural hub where leaders, thinkers, communities, and creators come together to accelerate bold ideas and technologies that shape our collective future.
In this episode, Melissa shares how her work at Michigan Central goes beyond architecture and design, focusing on creating inclusive, authentic spaces that honor Detroit’s past while shaping its future. She also reflects on the lessons she’s learned from two decades of transforming Detroit’s built environment and offers insight into how postindustrial cities can collaborate to reimagine their future.
Her restaurant of choice in Detroit is Coriander Kitchen and Farm for its location in Detroit’s canal district. Follow Melissa on LinkedIn to keep up to date on Michigan Central’s innovative work.
