Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD) is the citywide association of Community Development and Neighborhood based organizations. This session will provide attendees the opportunity to hear from the actual practitioners doing community development work in neighborhoods across the city, learning about the communities they serve, their successes and challenges.
This session draws Young Professionals together to: exchange ideas for community development programs and projects; explore strategies for drawing younger people into local community development functions; facilitate interaction among students, young practitioners, and faculty; draw students into the community development profession; and encourage involvement in the CDS.