Rod Arroyo, FAICP
Background
Standing over a tray in a darkroom many years ago, I stood in amazement as I watched an image I captured with my camera slowly appear on photographic paper. I was hooked. It is still magical to download digital images and see them on my screen for the first time.
My name is Rod Arroyo, and I am the owner / photographer / researcher. I have also dedicated myself to researching Detroit’s rich history of urban development and redevelopment, focusing on specific neighborhoods impacted by urban renewal, freeways, and other governmental actions. I lead tours of downtown Detroit. You can learn more at www.DetroitLegacyTours.com.
I have a Master of City Planning degree from Georgia Tech and I have served as adjunct faculty for Wayne State University’s Graduate Urban Planning Program. I am a member of the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners.
I hope you enjoy the images and stories I share on this site.