This is Season 2 of The Common Wealth and the podcast looks and sounds a little different. What remains consistent is that Dana Thompson, University of Michigan law professor and community development leader, sits down with community leaders, from grassroots organizers to government officials in metro Detroit and beyond for thoughtful, dynamic conversations. The podcast examines the projects and policies shaping urban communities and asks a critical question: can these tools truly create systemic, lasting change? This season, The Common Wealth takes a closer look at energy policy at both the national and local level speaking with the people behind community solar initiatives that are helping residents lower their energy costs. Dana also interviews two metro Detroiters working to preserve livable neighborhoods through community land trusts. And the podcast explores the role of arts and community expression as forces for empowerment and collective strength. We hope these inspiring, informative conversations expand your perspective about the capacity of the individual to impact their community. Enjoy Season 2!
This is Season 2 of The Common Wealth and the podcast looks and sounds a little different. What remains consistent is that Dana Thompson, University of Michigan law professor and community development leader, sits down with community leaders, from grassroots organizers to government officials in metro Detroit and beyond for thoughtful, dynamic conversations. The podcast examines the projects and policies shaping urban communities and asks a critical question: can these tools truly create systemic, lasting change? This season, The Common Wealth takes a closer look at energy policy at both the national and local level speaking with the people behind community solar initiatives that are helping residents lower their energy costs. Dana also interviews two metro Detroiters working to preserve livable neighborhoods through community land trusts. And the podcast explores the role of arts and community expression as forces for empowerment and collective strength. We hope these inspiring, informative conversations expand your perspective about the capacity of the individual to impact their community. Enjoy Season 2!
I'm Dana Thompson, a law professor at the University of Michigan and a nationally recognized leader in community development. On my podcast, The Commonwealth, I sit down with community leaders, from grassroots organizers to government officials in metro Detroit and beyond for thoughtful, dynamic conversations. Together, we examine the projects and policies shaping urban communities and ask a critical question can these tools truly create systemic, lasting change? This season, we take a closer look at energy policy at both the national and local level. Speaking with the people behind community solar initiatives that are helping residents lower their energy costs, we highlight two metro Detroiters working to preserve livable neighborhoods through community land trusts. And we dive into the role of arts and community expression as forces for empowerment and collective strength. These inspiring, informative conversations have expanded my perspective about the capacity of the individual to impact their community, and I am so excited to share them with you. Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow us wherever you listen to podcasts to stay up to date on new episodes, and I look forward to welcoming you to the Commonwealth.