August 30, 2006

Are newcomers redlined?

A story examining whether executives and professionals who move to the Detroit area are steered to homes in the suburbs rather than in Detroit mentions Wayne State 's Detroit Orientation Institute, a program that helps newcomers become familiar with the city. Program Director Ann Slawnik says people are becoming more aware of positive developments downtown but still aren't getting the whole story. "People are surprised to see middle-income neighborhoods," she told Crain's. "They are fascinated and excited by the changes." Photos of Slawnik and others who were interviewed accompany the story.

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