313 Legends

There have always been forward-thinking Detroiters who saw broken systems and envisioned something better, but years after the city filed for bankruptcy (a time when blight and disinvestment threatened to take over entire neighborhoods), Anika Goss-Foster stepped up to the plate to be the latest visionary filling that role.

Her position as head of Detroit Future City places her among the most important leaders charting a new path forward for Detroit – one not defined by nostalgia or quick fixes, but based on equity, inclusion, and long-term viability.

The story of Mike Ilitch is one part immigrant drive, one part entrepreneurial spirit, and one part loyalty to place so strong his name became synonymous with Detroit’s cultural footprint.