My role is to make sure we have an honest dialogue. Detroit is 75 percent African-American. My view is, let's get it on the table. I didn't really know, but I spoke of quality of life, mixed-income, lots of parks, safety, etc. Much of it isn't even represented on the maps.
Planning can establish the structure for dialogue.
Race is more complex today. It's no longer a black and white issue. We have to bridge cultural and class issues first. Let's hear some success stories. There is a change in demographics and attitudes.