About this Event
DFO313 Real Talk Fireside Chat features Richard Hosey, Detroit-based developer and principal of Hosey Development, in an unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to build at scale, equitably, sustainably, and in real partnership with community.
Drawing from projects like Fisher Body Plant 21 and Six55 Detroit, Hosey brings firsthand insight into the systems shaping power, access, capital, and capacity in Detroit’s built environment. This is not a pitch session or a highlight reel, it’s an honest discussion about barriers, trade offs, and what gets lost between intention and execution.
What we’ll cover
- How public incentives, policy, and capital really work
- The real barriers to scaling as a developer or contractor
- Participation vs. true partnership
- Where contractors get cut out, and how to change that
- What “community benefit” looks like in practice
- What needs to shift to build long-term capacity
Who should attend
- Contractors and trades ready to grow and compete
- Developers working on large-scale or adaptive reuse projects
- Community leaders and advocates
- Funders, lenders, and public-sector partners
- Anyone invested in building Detroit with community, not just in it
Come for the conversation. Leave with clarity, connections, and next steps.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
La Joya Gardens, 4000 Vernor Highway, Detroit, United States
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