Francis Grunow is an urbanist working across sectors in the service of cities—especially his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Francis has experience with Nonprofit Organizations, Urban Planning, Government and Policy Matters, Community Economic Development, Media Relations, Mentoring, Writing, and Creative Endeavors.

For over 25 years, Francis has developed an eclectic set of professional relationships. He collaborates on a variety of projects and initiatives with a wide range of partners, including those in government, for profit corporations, and nonprofit organizations. Prior to starting his own consulting practice, Paris of the Midwest, Francis was a partner at New Solutions Group.