We are excited to announce the upcoming Developer & Designer Roundtable series hosted by The City of Detroit’s Housing Revitalization Department (HRD), ULI Michigan, and The Kelsey. Join us for a series of engaging discussions on the current state of accessible housing in Detroit for residents with disabilities.

It’s estimated that less than 6% of the available US housing stock is accessible to people with mobility or sensory disabilities; however 1 in 5 Detroiters live with a disability. Developers who intentionally integrate accessibility features and disability inclusion into their projects can mitigate risk, lower costs, and design a better experience for all residents.

Your participation matters. We need to hear your perspectives on the tools and policy interventions that would be most effective to increase the regional stock of accessible housing. Sharing your expertise at this roundtable is crucial to collectively address and shape the approaches to accessible and inclusive housing development. Your participation will greatly help The City of Detroit shape the resources available to promote accessible housing. To allow for the most candor in conversation all responses will be kept anonymous and HRD will not be in attendance. Those who work in housing development, design and construction are invited.

Event Details:

Intro Roundtable: Accessible and Inclusive Housing in Metro Detroit

• Date: 3/6/2024
• Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EST
• Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
• Location: Virtual via Zoom

Deep Dive Roundtable: Accessible and Inclusive Housing in Metro Detroit

• Date: 3/20/2024
• Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
• Location: Chroma Detroit, 2937 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202

The Developer & Designer Roundtables provide a unique platform for open dialogue and knowledge sharing. We aim to create an environment where industry experts can collaborate, share insights, and gather feedback, with a specific focus on making housing accessible and inclusive.

RSVP Today:
Please confirm your attendance at the Developer & Designer Roundtable Series by registering for the event. Participants do not have to attend both events but if you are only able to attend the in-person roundtable on March 20th, we'll have a summary of the findings and conversation from the virtual event available. 

Stay Tuned:
More detailed event information and a formal agenda will follow in the coming weeks. We look forward to your participation and your contribution to this important conversation.

Should you have any immediate questions or need further details, feel free to contact Katie McAuley ([email protected]) at The Kelsey or ULI Staff at [email protected].