City depopulation and its impacts, and the policies that could soften the negative effects of city decline, will be the focus of an academic symposium titled “Rescuing Low Performing Cities: Policies to Deal with Cities that Empty Out” hosted by the Michigan Higher Education Land Policy (MIHELP) Consortium on Monday, November 17, at Wayne State University’s McGregor Memorial Center in Detroit. The event will showcase the work of academic researchers and others, including elected officials and practicing professionals. Registration is now available online. Cost to attend is $50 and includes symposium materials and lunch.
Also, the Urban Policy Research Series is available online – In 2007, policy research was commissioned on priority topics identified by the Urban Core Mayors. The Michigan State University Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED), in partnership with the MIHELP consortium, connected Michigan’s elected leaders with its finest urban scholars to address the critical urban policy issues facing our State to support local and state policy development for cities.
And, the State of the Cities Report is available online – State of Michigan Cities: An Index of Urban Prosperity, an official publication of MIHELP is summarized in several formats for the use of students, staff, academics, or other interested individuals.