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Detroit has caught the imagination of the world. Though the city still struggles with some grave issues like poverty and crime, there's certainly a sign of revival in certain parts of town.
Now, some mayors from around the globe will get a first-hand look.
CityLab, a collaboration of The Atlantic magazine, the Aspen Institute, and Bloomberg Philanthropies of former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, will host its annual meeting of mayors and urban experts at the Westin Book Cadillac from Oct. 28-30, reports John Gallagher of the Detroit Free Press. Bloomberg will attend.
“We’re coming to Detroit this year because there’s a heck of a lot to learn from Detroit," says Jim Anderson, head of government innovation programs for Bloomberg Philanthropies. "There’s incredible curiosity in the community of mayors and people that are working on city issues on the recent story of Detroit and its resurgence. So we’re looking forward to elevating some of that and learning from it."
The event will be by-invitation only for attendees, but will be live streamed at TheAtlantic.com.
