Detroit Month of Design 2025 Events Explore Adaptive Reuse and Civic Engagement in Urban Development
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Summary
The article covers two key events from Detroit Month of Design 2025: the City of Design Talk panel discussion moderated by Dezeen, and the Futures in Formation forum hosted by Michigan Central Art initiative with Design Core Detroit. Both events, held on September 19, focused on topics of adaptive reuse of buildings and civic engagement in urban development, exploring how design can drive physical and community change in cities.
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The events included the City of Design Talk panel discussion, moderated by Dezeen, and the all-day Futures in Formation forum hosted by the Michigan Central Art initiative with non-profit organisation Design Core Detroit.
Both events were held on 19 September, midway through Detroit Month of Design 2025, which took place from September 1 to 30.
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