The Detroit research and technology park TechTown, the New Center Council and the University Cultural Center Association will host leaders from around the country to launch a community redesign project for the 12-block TechTown community. The interactive summit will bring together leaders, entrepreneurs and students to collaborate on a comprehensive plan detailing the complete landscaping and renovation of TechTown by 2020. The meeting begins with addresses today from political leaders at 9 a.m at NextEnergy. Confirmed guest speakers include Wayne State University President Irvin D. Reid, Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, Congressman John Conyers, Michigan Economic Development Corp. President and CEO James Epolito, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, and Detroit City Council President Ken Cockrel Jr.