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DeMystify Detroit: The Speculators of Detroit

Poster for 'The Speculators of Detroit' seminar, part of the 'Demystify Detroit' series, featuring presenter Aaron Mondry from Outlier Media and commentator Sam Stragand from UM Poverty Solutions. The event is scheduled for February 28th from 10 AM to 12 PM at 3663 Woodward Ave #150, Detroit. The background features an abstract illustration of buildings with a shadowy figure standing in the doorway. The logos of the University of Michigan Detroit Center and Outlier Media are at the top.What is property speculation and how has it affected Detroit’s neighborhoods? Join us as Aaron Mondry, real estate reporter for Outlier Media, discusses his recent series of investigative reports on the devastation wrought by rampant speculation in Detroit’s housing market. According to Outlier, “The Speculators of Detroit looks at how bad actors have destabilized neighborhoods, left many residents without safe housing, and cost the city hundreds of millions.” Sam Stragand from UM Poverty Solutions will provide commentary on policy responses to housing insecurity, followed by open discussion.

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