The binational agreements are signed and construction on the New International Trade Crossing (NITC), the Gordie Howe International Bridge, is foreseeable. The bridge spans across the Detroit River to connect the cities of Detroit and Windsor – the United States and Canada. This forum will report on research related to the regional impact of the new bridge and policy considerations for a 2020 completion. Less obvious considerations for a unique and sizeable construction like the bridge will be explored and include housing and services for temporary workers, fluctuations in business activity, and trade and industry flow.
Speakers and Panelist Info
- Andrew S. Doctoroff Special Projects Advisor, Office of Governor Rick Snyder
- Bill Anderson, Ph.D., Ontario Research Chair in Cross-Border Transportation Policy and Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Windsor.
- Zeenat Kotval-Karamchandani, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Urban & Regional Planning, Michigan State University
- Roger Hamlin, Ph.D. Professor of Urban Planning and Public Administration, Michigan State University
- Matt Grossmann, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR), Associate Professor of Political Science
- AnnMarie Schneider, M.S., Director for Program Planning & Policy Education, IPPSR
Presentations
- See Bill Anderson's presentation (.pdf)
- See Zeenat Kotval-Karamchandani's presentation (.pdf)
- Canada United States Law Journal Vol 37. Issue 1 Spring 2012 - referenced by Roger Hamlin