City Institute

There is the Detroit you see in the headlines, and then there is the Detroit you get to know on foot.

On Sunday, May 17, our Downtown Walking Tour starts at the Rotunda Bar inside Book Tower and winds through the streets, stories, and history that make this city what it is. From Campus Martius to Paradise Valley, from the Guardian Building to the Spirit of Detroit, our guide will help you see how the past still lives in every block and what it might take to build something more equitable from here.

Whether you have lived here your whole life or you are just visiting, you will leave with a deeper sense of place. Tickets start at $10. Grab your spot, https://www.thecityinstitute.com/public-tours.

Last night was everything.

Thank you to everyone who came out to Firebird Tavern to celebrate 20 years of City Institute in Detroit. The room was full of people who have walked with us, learned with us, and believed in this city alongside us. That meant everything.

And a huge thank you to the sponsors who made the night possible: Greektown Neighborhood Partnership, Checker Bar, Grand Trunk, Golden Fleece, Good Cakes and Bakes, and Firebird Tavern.
20 years down. More to come.