You might have heard of urban farming in Detroit, but do you know you can grow seafood in Detroit’s vacant homes?
Aside from the Heidelberg Project, do you know metro Detroit also has community art projects like Green Alley, Scarab Club’s art exhibits, and an upcoming Museum of Curiosity?
These are the kind of ideas Urban Innovation Exchange hopes to explore at its first national convention Sept. 24-26 in Detroit.
It's one in a series of citywide events jam-packed into the month of September to showcase small projects that are transforming the city, from Tour de Troit to Dlectricity.
So, what can you expect from Urban Innovation Exchange? Here’s more from their website:
UIX is an opportunity for all people who believe in the potential of cities and the power of small-scale change to come together and trade ideas for the future. Over the course of three days, participants will convene for meaningful exchanges on three subject areas: The Art of Place, The Future of Food, and The Maker Movement. Morning forums will showcase innovative projects and dialogue between them; afternoon site visits will take guests inside local spaces and places in Detroit.
The event is free and open to the public. You can register in advance here.
Model D produced this video on the upcoming event:
– Michelle Haun, Michigan Radio Newsroom
