PODCAST: Detroit's Silent Crisis: The Speculators Behind Urban Blight (ft. Aaron Mondry)
Jer Staes
Detroit, MI
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In today's episode, we get into the pervasive issue of real estate speculation in Detroit with Aaron Mondry from Outlier Media. He's reporting out a new series, The Speculators of Detroit. The first article, focusing on Dennis Keffalinos, is out now.
We talk about how speculation has fueled blight, strained city resources, and impacted our city's neighborhoods. We explore the history, current challenges, and future implications of this pressing problem.
Join us for an in-depth conversation on how speculation has shaped Detroit's landscape and the current efforts to combat it.
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