At the second day of the University of Michigan/Urban Land Institute
Real Estate Forum, Albert Ratner, co-chairman of Cleveland-based Forest
City Enterprises, Stephen Ross, founder and CEO of The Related Cos.,
and others how Detroit and other cities can grow population and attract
a range of new development.
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Ratner offered the
crowd at Cobo Center some ideas to quicken Detroit’s comeback during
his keynote speech. ... Small-business investment needs to be nurtured
as well, and “doers” like Roger Penske, Mike Ilitch and Dan Gilbert
need to lead Detroit’s recovery, Ratner said.
Ross said
development and government leaders need a conscience as well, and to
think more about sustainable projects that are good for the environment
and provide places for people of all income levels to live.
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