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Join us for an insightful presentation by city planner and photographer Rod Arroyo, who has dedicated his research project to documenting the historical jazz clubs and Black-owned businesses that once thrived in Detroit’s Paradise Valley and Black Bottom neighborhoods. Through a rich collection of photographs, maps, and personal stories, Rod will guide us through the transformation of these vibrant neighborhoods—once home to over 40 jazz clubs and hundreds of Black-owned businesses—into areas deeply impacted by freeway construction and urban renewal.
Rod brings a wealth of expertise with a master’s degree in City Planning from Georgia Tech and as a member of the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners. With over 35 years of experience as a city planning consultant in the Detroit area and as a former adjunct professor in Wayne State University’s urban planning program, his work reflects a deep commitment to understanding and preserving Detroit’s cultural heritage.
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