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Mayor Ashleigh Aitken

I was blown away by the feedback from my fellow mayors and the experts assembled. My perspective shifted on my case study from wanting a pragmatic structure to wanting a vibrant community space.

MICD 79 Detroit

Mayor

Mayor Ashleigh Aitken

City

Anaheim, CA

Session Attended

MICD 79 Detroit

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