Lee Van Roth’s Feature Article: Ypsi selected to join downtown revitalization program with emphasis on small-manufacturers
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Lee Van Roth: You’re listening to 89.1 WEMU. I’m Lee Van Roth, and this is On the Ground Ypsi. Ypsilanti has been selected as one of six communities participating in Recast City’s Recast Leaders Program, a new Southeastern Michigan cohort focused on strengthening local economies through small-scale manufacturing and product-based businesses. The 10-month initiative is led by Recast City, in partnership with the Michigan Municipal League with support from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. This program is designed to move communities beyond planning and toward implementation, especially in downtown districts facing vacancies, disinvestment, and changing economic conditions. Joining me today is Ilana Preuss, the founder and CEO of Recast City, to talk about why Ypsi was selected and what this work could mean for local businesses and residents. Ilana, welcome! Thanks so much for being here!…