Do you think that the use of social media will help in developing Detroit?

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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Cohen on January 29, 2009 at 5:50pm

I agree with Nick that social media can promote awareness of change. I think it's important that people are aware change is actually happening. I also agree we need to keep working on creating housing options, good schools, etc. Social media can play a role in promoting a grassroots change. http://www.kwfdn.org/map/youth_voices/smart_networking/.

But I think social media can play a bigger role in making connections in the community and help serve as a catalyst for capital. For instance, there are people right now working on creating a space where businesses (small/large, start up or established) can go to find supportive services (consulting, skills training, financing, recruiting, etc.), and other information. The idea isn't to have a facebook-type space per se, but to have a profile and share ideas through the social media. We need to promote entrepreneurship in the region and provide business with tools to grow and create jobs.

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Permalink Reply by Anna Clark on February 5, 2009 at 11:18am

If it helps people to connect to each other, then yes. Stronger connections & relationships among people living here is a huge part of positive transformation.

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Permalink Reply by David Cherry on March 4, 2009 at 10:14am

Its a strategy that will help, yes. However, positive change also requires a fresh look at the practices, systems, and policies that have hampered our rational growth and development for the past five decades.

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