IAU in the Press

The Institute for AfroUrbanism – Working at the Intersection of Black Aspiration and City Change
Founder Lauren Hood is Galvanizing Place-Based Creatives, Planners, Developers, and Citizen Stakeholders

Discuss Detroit Podcast – City Institute
Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Lauren Hood, founder of the Institute of AfroUrbanism.

AfroUrbanism For Thriving Black Communities with Lauren Hood
threesixtyCITY, a podcast delving into the future of urban life

Yearlong project will seek feedback on what Detroit's Black residents need to thrive
A yearlong formal effort to collect feedback on what Detroit's Black residents need to thrive is taking shape.

Spotlight on the News: Jeff Donofrio on MI's newest business report; Lauren Hood on AfroUrbanism
WXYZ DETROIT — Sunday, January 23, 2022

Black Thriving in Paris with Lauren Hood & Allen Penniman
A group of 12 Black Detroiters went on an excursion of search of Black Thriving in Paris, France.

Black and Thriving – Detroiters Take Over Paris and Pay Homage to Artist
Black and Thriving – Detroiters Take Over Paris and Pay Homage to Artist

AIAD:COMMONS | AfroUrbanism & REPAIRations w/ Lauren Hood
AIAD:COMMONS | AfroUrbanism and REPAIRations with Lauren Hood

How centering Black Detroiters in development plans creates a more vibrant, equitable city
Urban planning strategist Lauren Hood recently published an essay talking about how AfroUrbanism can be used to reimagine what development looks like in Black neighborhoods.

How centering Black Detroiters in development plans creates a more vibrant, equitable city
The case for AfroUrbanism