Step into the future of Southeast Michigan’s growth engine with WJR Spotlight: The Detroit Region Aerotropolis. Discover a place where two major airports, miles of rail and freeway access, and thousands of acres of development-ready land are transforming how people, products, and businesses move. Through conversations with local leaders and insiders, you’ll hear how Wayne and Washtenaw County communities are working together to attract jobs, fuel e-commerce, and unlock cutting-edge opportunities in mobility, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. It’s where speed, access, and efficiency come together, and where smarter supply chain strategy meets real-world opportunity.

Learn more at DetroitAero.org.

PODCASTS:

June 4, 2026 ~ Offering a broader look at the Aerotropolis as a regional growth platform, this episode explores how land availability, transportation infrastructure, and emerging technologies are creating new opportunities for business expansion and supply chain efficiency. The discussion emphasizes how collaboration across jurisdictions is turning geographic advantage into competitive advantage. Guests include City of Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight, City of Taylor Mayor Tim Woolley, Van Buren Charter Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara, and Huron Charter Township Supervisor Kelly Trombly.

May 1, 2025 ~ Learn how individual communities within the Aerotropolis footprint are positioning themselves for growth, from infrastructure investment to housing, workforce development, and business attraction. Leaders share how their local strategies align with a broader regional vision to support logistics, manufacturing, and long-term economic expansion. Guests include Huron Charter Township Supervisor Kelly Trombly, City of Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight, Van Buren Charter Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara, and City of Taylor Mayor Tim Woolley.

June 10, 2024 ~ Local leaders from across the Aerotropolis region outline how cross-community collaboration is breaking down silos and accelerating growth, turning shared infrastructure into a powerful engine for jobs, logistics, and investment. The episode focuses on how coordinated planning is helping Southeast Michigan compete at scale in a fast-moving global economy. Guests include Van Buren Charter Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara, City of Taylor Mayor Tim Woolley, City of Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight, and Huron Charter Township Supervisor David Glaab.