Summary
In this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with David Cowan, Chief Public Spaces Officer at the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP). David expands on the work of DDP in developing public spaces that place the wishes and needs of Detroiters at the forefront. The two go on to discuss the numerous attributes that create a successful vibrant public space; from programming to financial models to public safety, DDP considers it all.External references Downtown Detroit Partnership: https://downtowndetroit.org/ Dlectricy – outdoor visual light + art celebration: https://dlectricity.com/ Beacon Park – new park in Detroit built in 2017: https://downtowndetroit.org/experience-downtown/downtown-detroit-parks/beacon-park/ Downtown Detroit Parks: https://downtowndetroit.org/experience-downtown/downtown-detroit-parks/ David Cowan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcowanarts/ Guest bio
Michigan native and Chief Public Spaces Officer at the Downtown Detroit Partnership. David is an intuitive, results-focused Executive, recognized as a strategic leader in Nonprofit Organizational Development, Public Spaces and Placemaking, Arts Management, Signature Events, Real Estate, and Destination Marketing.