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NEIGHBORHOODS
Two years ago we launched an ambitious effort to reimagine the
future of one of the worlds most storied and important cities.At that time, we cautioned that success doesnt happen by chance, but citiesfrom around the world have learned that they must plan ahead for positivechange. It was then that the DEtROIt WORkS PROJECt LONG tERm PLaNNINGa blueprint for a future Detroit that works for all was born.
Many of you have been there from the beginning, inserting your passion,ideas and expertise along the way. Today we are once again asking for yourinput. Below are some draft strategies for one of the main elements of the
plan, Neighborhoods. These arent the entirety of the strategiesfor Neighborhoods, but the latest for which we need your feedback. After wedigest this feedback, we will complete the in-depth Long Term StrategicFramework plan in the fall. We look forward to theconversation, and a brighter future for Detroit.
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317,070RESIDENTS
POPULATION
$45,358PER YEAR
MEAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
OF CITY BYLAND AREAS
41%LOWVacancy
MEAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$35,632PER YEAR300,884RESIDENTS
POPULATION
39%OF CITY BYLAND AREAS
MODERaTE
Vacancy
88,911RESIDENTS
POPULATION
$27,922PER YEAR
MEAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
OF CITY BYLAND AREAS
21%HIGHVacancy
neighborhoods must be regionall
cOMPETITIVE
At the heart of every great city are storied anddistinct neighborhoods, rich in their ownhistory, architecture and people. Detroit isno exception. Neighborhoods in Detroit haveplayed a critical role in supporting residentssense of identity and community. As the cityand the region have met hardship,neighborhoods and quality of life for residentshave suffered. We need to once again be a cityof safe and healthy neighborhoods.
In order to retain our current residents andattract new ones, we need to implementstrategies to create thriving, regionallycompetitive neighborhoods with a range ofsustainable densities. A critical component toimproving neighborhoods is also one of ourgreatest assets - our civic capacity. We mustleverage this strength to empower eachresident to effect positive change in ourneighborhoods.
Detroit has a range of different neighborhoodconditions and as such, we need to createspecialized approaches to improving qualityof life in order to meet each neighborhoodsneeds. To outline specific strategies for typesof areas, we created a way of measuringneighborhoods conditions. This approachrelied heavily on physical and marketconditions of every neighborhood in the cityand took many factors into account, such as,the change in the number of households inthe past 10 years, amount of vacant land andhousing, the physical condition of the houses,number of foreclosures, sales prices andowner occupancy rates. This has led to thecreation of Frmework Zoes, dividing thecity into three major categories which tielargely to the level of vacancy low, moderateand high ( p).
WINDSOR
GREATER DOWNTOWN
LOW VACANCY
MODERATE VACANCY
HIGH VACANCY
INDUSTRIAL LAND
USE STRENGTH
INDUSTRIAL LANDUSE CHANGE
MAJOR PARK
CEMETERY
FRAMEWORK ZONES
LEGEND
These Framework Zones illustrate areas withithe city that share specific existing conditionthat can inform specific actions and strategieto improve our quality of life and create more sustainable Detroit.
The three major framework zones are:
LOW VaCaNCy: Many of these areas are ihistoric districts or on the outer edges of thcity. They make up 41% of the citys total lanarea are home to 317,070 Detroiters, anhave on average 17% housing vacancy and 7%residential parcel vacancy. The gol or thesres is to stbilize the eighborhoods.
mODERatE VaCaNCy: These areas representlarge portion of the city with varying levels ochallenges. High vacancy rates among a widarea provide unique challenges anopportunities for sustainable neighborhoodThese areas make up 39% of Detroits totaland area, are home to 300,884 people, anhave on average 26% housing vacancy an22% residential parcel vacancy. The gol othese res is to stbilize eighborhoodd leverge vt ld to improve qulio lie.
HIGH VaCaNCy: Extremely high vacancy ratdominate these areas. Many are close tcurrent environmental hazards, closeschools, and contaminated land; but manare also adjacent to many of the citys greateassets. These areas make up 21% of the city
total land area, are home to 88,911 Detroiterand have on average 30% housing vacancy an58% residential parcel vacancy. The gol othese res is to mximize the vlue oDetroits ld b trsormig vt lto produtive use.
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SAFETYGOAL : Crime-free neighborhoods
EDUCATIONGOAL : Access to high-quality
education at all age, income &
ability levels
PUBLIC SERVICEGOAL : Reliable delivery of core city
services
PROSPERITY & INCOMEGOAL : Access to employment
for all people of all levels of
education and job skills
MOBILITYGOAL : Convenient access to
inexpensive, convenient public
transportation
HEALTHGOAL : Longer, healthier lives for
all Detroiters
PHYSICAL CONDITIONGOAL : Clean, safe neighborhoods
COMMUNITY & IDENTITYGOAL : A well-organized and engaged
network of citizens dedicated to the
improvement of quality of life for allresidents
RECREATIONGOAL : Convenient access to highquality parks and public spaces
CULTUREGOAL : Access to Detroits high quality
cultural assets and amenities
RETAIL SERVICES & AMENITIESGOAL : Convenient access to high-quality
goods and services for people of allincomes within ones own community
ENVIRONMENTGOAL : Clean air, water, and soil
locally and regionally
HOUSINGGOAL : Neighborhoods of 100%
occupied, well-kept homes
PEOPLE PLACE
SaFEty
1. Utilize ew rime dtmppig tehologies toimprove rime prevetiod resoure llotio
2. Support theorganization ofneighborhood crimeprevention groups
3. Provide private securitysupplement
HEaLtH
4. Leverage local foodsystem economies throughexpanded institutionalBuy Local programs
5. Organize a network ofall ages healthy-living andexercise classes
6. Provide newly-renovated or -constructedrecreation center
EDUCatION
7. Develop ommuit-bsed shools dimplemet pilot projets
8. co-lote ommuitlerig eters withiexistig suessul publishools d ewl retedommuit-bsed shools
9. Prioritizeeighborhoodstbiliztio progrms
withi 1/2 mile oommuit-bsed shools
PROSPERIty & INCOmE
10. Expand Live/HireLocal programs toadditional anchorsinstitutions as well aspublic and privateemployment districtsthroughout city
11. Leverage capabilities oflocal immigrant workforceby expeditingnaturalization process forpermanent residents
COmmUNIty & IDENtIty
12. crete olie,itertive Qulit oLie dtbse o homeowership, rime,evirometloditios, et.
13. Estblish poli dudig to levergeit-wide orgiztio oblok lubs, dommuit orgiztios
14. crete eighborhoodresoure kit tht providesree fil, legl, relestte, d eoomidevelopmet id tiloredto eh ommuit
15. Histori distritwfdig dmrketig
PHySICaL CONDItION
16. Develop city-coordinated,neighborhood-basedvacancy managementstrategy focused on:reoccupying vacanthousing units, protectingviable vacant structures,and aestheticallymaintaining vacant land
17. Secure strategic vacantstructures for re-use18. Enforce a strategiccode enforcementprogram focused onimproving accountabilityof owner-occupied singlefamily homes
HOUSING
19. Mximizehomeowership withprogrms oused oredit ouselig d thereousig subsidizedretls to low ost homeowership
20. Ietivizemultimil housigoptios i neighborhood,Distrit, d cit ceterTpologies
21. Assess and address
the citys currentproperty tax system
PUBLIC SERVICES
22. Prioritize reewl dimprovemet o ore itservies
23. Implemet it-widerelig progrm
24. Estblisheighborhood-orgizedspeil ssessmetdistrits to improve oreservie deliver. (similrto Busiess ImproveDistrit)
mOBILIty
25. Prioritize frequencyand reliability of DDOTbus services
26. Incentivize alternatetransit and non-motorized options
27. Facilitate theconstruction of M1 lightrail
ENVIRONmENt
28. Fund appropriateBlue/GreenInfrastructure pilotprojects within lowvacancy neighbo rhoods
29. Prioritize theremediation ofdesignated contaminatedsites
RECREatION
30. Improve cityprovided parkmaintenance andpromote alternative parkmaintenance strategies
31. Facilitate theconstruction of aconnected city-widegreenways and bike-lanenetwork
CULtURE
32. Incentivizeformation of block clubs
33. Supportneighborhood specificsummer festivals
REtaIL SERVICES
& amENItIES
34. Estblish cDc-orgized retiloopertives to developeighborhood retil
meities35. Incentivizeentrepreneurial retailand services
short termLOW Vacancy STRaTEGIES(Pz bold)quality of life must measurably
IMPROVE
To inform near and long term decisions, the neighborhoods strategywork includes 14 quality of life indicators from which we can measureimprovements in quality of life, listed below. These indicators andtheir relative measurements across the city have been developedthrough extensive community prioritization and planning teamanalyses. The diversity of assets and challenges within Detroitneighborhoods requires tailored strategies in order to be effective.With that in mind, we have developed a series of suggested strategiesfor each of the three Framework Zones. They are organized betweenshort (1-5 years), medium (5-20 years) and long term (20-50
years) actions. Additionally, several of the strategies are identified asmajor priorities for each Framework Zone. The prioritized strategiesare meant to identify the actions that will have the biggest impact inachieving the goal for that designated area.
LowVacancySHORT
TERM
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SaFEty
36. Eourgeommuit-bsed outhprogrms to improveeighborhood set
37. Foster the retiod implemettio oommuit-bsedEviromet Desigguidelies
38. Incorporate regionalsafety districts thatstrategically combineresources from multiple
jurisdictions
HEaLtH
39. Create unifyingnonprofit to coordinatecity-wide urban foodsystems initiatives
40. Offer discountedrecreation centermemberships forneighborhood residents
41. Create policyconstraints that restrictnumber of liquor andlotto stores that do notoffer fresh food or healthyoptions
EDUCatION
42. Prioritizeeighborhoodstbiliztio progrms
withi 1/2 mile oommuit-bsed shools
43. Expand opportunitiesfor affordable, high-quality child anddependent care at private,institutional orcommunity- based daycarecenters
44. Offer college tuitionand housing incentives forDPS graduates
PROSPERIty & INCOmE
45. Organize jobs andskills training atneighborhood-basedCommunity LearningCenters
46. Incentivizeneighborhood-basedentrepreneurial andimmigrant businesses
47. Train prisoner reentrywork force to participatein implementingneighborhood-based
strategies to improvephysical conditions
COmmUNIty & IDENtIty
48. Utilize communityadvocacy groups to providetechnical and logisticalsupport for CDCs andblock clubs
49. Update and evolve theonline, interactiveQuality of Life databaseof home ownership,crime, environmentalconditions, etc.
50. Constructneighborhood center thatcentralizes all componentsof the neighborhoodresource kit
51. Empower immigrantpopulation throughgreater localized politicalrepresentation
PHySICaL CONDItION
52. Enhance first priorityright-of-ways byimproving sustainablestreet lighting, roads andsidewalks
53. Incentivizeimprovement of housingstock
HOUSING
54. Ietivizemultimilhousigoptios i neighborhood,Distrit, d cit ceterTpologies
55. Develop mrket-bsedi fll housig uits
56. crete d mrket ew gree housigstdrd tht eourgeshigher efie dmteril stdrds or llew housig uits
PUBLIC SERVICES
57. Prioritize reewld improvemet o oreit servies
58. Implemet it-wide relig progrm
mOBILIty
59. Develop rapid transitcorridors
60. Establish alternativetransportation optionsthat connect local andregional transit systems
ENVIRONmENt
61. Fund appropriateBlue/Green Infrastructurepilot projects within lowvacancy neighborhoods
62. Incentivize theremediation of designatedcontaminated sites
RECREatION
63. Align parks to currentpopulation patterns andpromote alternative parkmaintenance strategies
64. Construct futurephases of riverfrontparkway, Dequindre cutgreenway, and Detroitgreenway system
CULtURE
65. Establish communitycenters aroundcommunity-based schoolsthat support a wide rangeof cultural opportunities
REtaIL SERVICES
& amENItIES
66. crete ietivesprogrm or odldevelopmet o retilservies d meities
67. Repurposeuderutilized / vtommeril orridorsor blue irstrutured ltertive ld uses
SaFEty
68. Utilize ew rime dtmppig tehologies toimprove rime prevetiod resoure llotio
69. Support theorganization ofneighborhood crimeprevention groups
70. Eourge ommuitbsed d outh ousedprogrms to improveeighborhood set
HEaLtH
71. Leverage local foodsystem economies throughexpanded institutionalBuy Local programs
73. Organize a network ofall ages healthy-living andexercise classes
74. Implement CDCHealthy Homes Programfor all older housingstructures
75. Fund and constructcommunity gardens onvacant lots, supplementingfood supply
EDUCatION
76. Develop ommuit-bsed shools dimplemet pilot projets
77. Prioritizeneighborhoodstabilization programswithin 1/4 mile ofcommunity- based schools
78. crete otiuigedutio progrms toous job triig roudemergig lol eoomies(Ex: deostrutio/ostrutio, griulture,dved muturig,et.)
PROSPERIty & INCOmE
79. crete job triigprogrms bsed o oemergig eoomies(Ex: Deostrutio,Urb agriulture, LdBsed Reserh, advedMuturig/cnc,et.)
80. Ietivize the urtherdevelopmet o theexistig gree produtsidustries
81. Leverge pbilities
o lol immigrtworkore b expeditigturliztio proessor permet residets
COmmUNIty & IDENtIty
82. Create online,interactive Quality ofLife database of homeownership, crime,environmental conditions,etc.
83. Establish policy andfunding to leveragecity-wide organization ofblock clubs, andcommunity organizations
84. Create aneighborhood resource kitthat provides freefinancial, legal, real estate,and economicdevelopment aid tailoredto each community
PHySICaL CONDItION
85. Develop itoordited,eighborhood- bsedv mgemetstrtegies oused o:reoupig vthousig uits, protetigvible vt strutures,d esthetillmitiig vt ld
86. Prioritize odeeoremet progrmstrgetig bseteepropert owers dldlords87. coordite purhseprogrm or side lotdispositio to djethome ower
HOUSING
88. coordite lrge-sle deostrutio pilotprojets
89. Develop progrm tossist Setio 8 reipietstrsitio rom subsidizedreters to homeowers oversio o vouhers tomortgge pmets
90. Assess and address thecitys current property taxsystem
PUBLIC SERVICES
91. Prioritize renewal andimprovement of core cityservices
92. Implement a city-widerecycling program
mOBILIty
93. Realign andconsolidate DDOT bussystem routes and stopfrequency to improveoverall service delivery
ENVIRONmENt
94. Create targetedinnovative land use andBlue/ GreenInfrastructure pilotprojects within a moderatvacancy neighborhood toassess increased quality oflife and market viability oflong term Greentypologies
RECREatION
95. Relig/osolidteit prks d promoteltertive prkmitee strtegies
where ommuit pitexists
96. Filitte theostrutio o oeted it-widegreews d bike-leetwork
CULtURE
97. Incentivize formationof block clubs
98. Provide support toprograms that creativelylink available vacant landto innovative, creative, orartistic uses
99. Supportneighborhood specific falfood festivals
REtaIL SERVICES
& amENItIES
100. Estblish cDc-orgized retiloopertives to developeighborhood retilmeities
LowVacancyMEDIUM
TERM
medium termLOW Vacancy STRaTEGIES(Pz bold)
short termMODERaTE Vacancy STRaTEGIES(Pz bold)
ModerateVacancySHORT
TERM
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vible vt strutures,d esthetillmitiig vt ld
120. coordite purhseprogrm or side lotdispositio to djethome ower
121. Coordinateneighborhood-based landuse for the sites ofpreviously deconstructedhomes
HOUSING
122. assemble lddjet to turl ssets(River, prks) or GreeMixed Rise housigdevelopmets
123. Design and construct aGreen Mixed Rise pilotproject to assess marketdemand
124. Create and market anew green housing standardthat encourages higherefficiency and materialstandards for all newhousing units
PUBLIC SERVICES
125. Alignment of DDOTroutes with anticipatedfuture higher density areas
126. Prioritize renewal andimprovement of core cityservices
mOBILIty
127. Incentivizenontraditional/alternativemethods of transportation
128. Establish alternativetransportation options thatconnect local and regionaltransit systems
ENVIRONmENt
129. Assess the previouslyimplemented Blue/GreenInfrastructure pilot projects
within the moderate vacancyneighborhoods
130. Consider increasingscale of Blue/GreenInfrastructure projects toincorporate deconstructedsites
131. Institute air emissionstandards and clean air
policies
RECREatION
132. alig prks tourret popultioptters d promoteltertive prkmitee strtegies
133. Construct additionalphases of Detroits greenwaysystem
CULtURE
134. Establish communitycenters around community-based schools that supporta wide range of culturalopportunities
REtaIL SERVICES
& amENItIES
135. Repurposeuderutilized / vt
ommeril orridors orblue irstruture dltertive ld uses
136. crete ietivesprogrm or odldevelopmet o retilservies d meities
SaFEty
137. Provide support toexistig ommuit-bsed ptrol groups
HEaLtH
138. Leverage local foodsystem economies throughexpanded institutionalBuy Local programs
139. Assess city-wideground conditions to
address feasibility and risksof urban agriculture
EDUCatION
140. Create continuingeducation programs tofocus job training aroundemerging local economies(Ex: deconstruction/construction, agriculture,etc.)
141. Create job trainingprograms based off ofemerging economies(Ex: Deconstruction,Urban Agriculture, LandBased Research, etc.)
PROSPERIty & INCOmE
142. Create job trainingprograms based off ofemerging economies(Ex: Deconstruction,Urban Agriculture, LandBased Research, etc.)
143. Incentivize thefurther development ofthe existing green productsindustries
144. Incentivize thecreation of new economiesaround alternative landuses
145. Train prisonerreentry work force toparticipate in theimplementation of city-wide DWP pilot projects
COmmUNIty & IDENtIty
146. Create online,interactive Quality ofLife database of homeownership, crime,environmental conditions,etc.
147. Create aneighborhood resource kitthat provides freefinancial, legal, real estate,and economicdevelopment aid tailoredto each community
148. creteeighborhood ldutiliztio dmgemet pls
PHySICaL CONDItION
149. Develop citycoordinated,neighborhood- basedvacancy managementstrategies focused on:reoccupying vacanthousing units, protectingviable vacant structures,and aestheticallymaintaining vacant land
150. Prioritize codeenforcement programstargeting absenteeproperty owners and
landlords151. Orgizeeighborhood-bseddemolitio d le upprogrms
152. Revise zoigordie to llow or muh wider spetrum oltertive produtiveld uses
HOUSING
153. Coordinate large-scaledeconstruction pilotprojects
154. Develop program toassist Section 8 recipientstransition from subsidizedrenters to homeowners conversion of vouchers tomortgage payments
155. Estblish House toHouse progrms to ssistresidets i obtiig home i more vible
eighborhood (this ide isstill uder osidertio)
PUBLIC SERVICES
156. Create incubators forinnovative alternativeservice and i nfrastructuredelivery methods
mOBILIty
157. Realign andconsolidate DDOT bussystem routes and stopfrequency to improveoverall service delivery
ENVIRONmENt
158. Prioritize udig orlrge-sle produtiveld use or Blue-GreeIrstruture projets
159. Create plan withMichigan Department ofNatural Resources toestablish large-scale urbanNature Park
RECREatION
160. Relig/osolidtecit prks d promoteltertive prkmitee strtegies
where ommuit pitexists
161. Filitte theostrutio o oeted it- widegreews d bike-leetwork
CULtURE162. Provide support toprogrms tht retivellik vilble vt ldto iovtive, retive, orrtisti uses
REtaIL SERVICES
& amENItIES
163. Revise regulatoryframework to allow forgreater range of informalbusiness opportunities
SaFEty
101. Foster the creation aand implementation ofcommunity-basedEnvironment Designguidelines
102. Incorporate regionalsafety districts thatstrategically combineresources from multiple
jurisdictions
103. Eourgeommuit-bsed d
outh-oused progrms toimprove eighborhoodset
HEaLtH
104. Create unifyingnonprofit to coordinatecity- wide urban foodsystems initiatives
105. Create policyconstraints that restrictnumber of liquor andlotto stores that do notoffer fresh food or healthyoptions
106. Open federallyqualified Health Clinicsthroughout theneighborhoods
107. Fund and constructcommunity gardens on
vacant lots supplementingfood supply
EDUCatION
108. Prioritize
neighborhood stabilizationprograms within 1/4 mile ofneighborhood- basedschools
109. Expand opportunitiesfor affordable, high- qualitychild and dependent care atprivate, institutional orcommunity-based daycarecenters
110. Offer college tuitionand housing incentives forDPS graduates
111. co-lote ommuitlerig eters withiexistig suessul publishools d ewl retedommuit-bsed shools
PROSPERIty & INCOmE
112. crete job triigprogrms bsed o oemergig eoomies (Ex:Deostrutio, Urb
agriulture, Ld BsedReserh, et.)
113. Ietivize the urtherdevelopmet o the existiggree produts idustries
114. Train prisoner reentrywork force to participate inimplementingneighborhood-basedstrategies to improvephysical conditions
COmmUNIty & IDENtIty
115. Utilize communityadvocacy groups to providetechnical and logisticalsupport for CDCs andblock clubs
116. Update and evolve theonline, interactive Qualityof Life database of homeownership, crime,environmental conditions,etc.
117. Constructneighborhood center thatcentralizes all componentsof the neighborhoodresource kit
118. Empower immigrantpopulation throughgreater localized politicalrepresentation
PHySICaL CONDItION
119. cotiue to udeighborhood-bsed
v mgemetstrtegies oused o:reoupig vthousig uits, protetig
medium termMODERaTE Vacancy STRaTEGIES(Pz bold)
short termHIGH Vacancy STRaTEGIES(Pz bold)
ModerateVacancyMEDIUM
TERM
HighVacancySHORT
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Putting the Plan into
acTIOnSaFEty
164. Provide support toexistig ommuit- bsedptrol groups
HEaLtH
165. Provide green buffersto major highways andindustrial corridors
166. Implement city-widegreenways initiative
167. Open strategicallylocated federallyQualified Health Clinics
EDUCatION
168. Create job trainingprograms based off ofemerging economies (Ex:Deconstruction, UrbanAgriculture, Land BasedResearch, etc.)
169. Partner withuniversities and researchinstitutions to createinnovation centersfocusing on agriculture,brownfield remediationand land research
PROSPERIty & INCOmE
170. Incentivize thecreation of new economiesaround alternative landuses
171. Train prisonerreentry work force toparticipate in theimplementation of city-wide DWP pilot projects
PHySICaL CONDItION
172. Convert 100% ofpublic lighting to LEDor solar powered lighting
COmmUNIty & IDENtIty
173. Update and evolve theonline, interactiveQuality of Life databaseof home ownership,crime, environmentalconditions, etc.
174. Direct residents toalternative locations forpreviously offeredneighborhood resource kit
HOUSING
175. Continue tocoordinate large-scaledeconstruction pilotprojects
176. cotiue tooordite House toHouse progrms to ssistresidets i obtiig home i more vibleeighborhood
PUBLIC SERVICES
177. Assemble land anddevelop large-scale Blue/Green Infrastructureprojects (refer to PublicLand: City Systemssections)
178. Rubbelizeunderutilized secondaryroads
179. Convert to 100%blue infrastructurestormwater management
180. Cap undergroundinfrastructure at trunklines and decommissionelectrical grid whereapplicable
181. Convert 100% ofpublic lighting to LED orsolar powered lighting
mOBILIty
182. Incentivizenontraditional /alternativelocal transportationsystems
ENVIRONmENt
183. Prioritize udigor lrge-sle produtiveld use or blue-greeirstruture projets
184. Implement large-
scale urban Nature Parkwith Michigan Departmentof Natural Resources
RECREatION
185. Filitte theostrutio o oeted it- widegreews d bike-leetwork
CULtURE
186. Promote iovtiveltertive ld uses suique Detroit sset
REtaIL SERVICES
& amENItIES
187. Repurposeunderutilized / vacantcommercial corridors forblue infrastructure andalternative land uses
188. Realign policedistricts and stationlocationswith current populationdensities
LOWVacancy
7%
17%HOUSINGVACANCY
3%
PUBLICLYOWNED +VACANT
7,238VACANTRES.PARCELS
MODERaTEVacancy
22%
15%PUBLICLYOWNED +VACANT
VACANTRESIDENTIALPARCELS
26%HOUSINGVACANCY
31,226VACANTRES.PARCELS
The Detroit Works Project is committed to ensuring its recommendationsare implemented and that its Strategic Framework Plan fosters real,visible change in our neighborhoods. Toward this end, Detroit WorksProject Long Term Planning has developed ten pilot projects that it isrecommending for immediate action.
These ten pilot projects represent first-step actions that can be takenwithin neighborhoods across the city to improve the quality of life forDetroit residents. Many of these pilots build off of current work alreadysuccessfully happening in Detroit neighborhoods. The table below lists
out proposed pilot strategies along with the types areas where thesecould be successfully launched.
HIGHVacancy
30%HOUSINGVACANCY
39%PUBLICLYOWNED +VACANT
58% VACANTRESIDENTIALPARCELS
49,160VACANTRES.PARCELS
medium termHIGH Vacancy STRaTEGIES(Pz bold)
HighVacancyMEDIUM
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Please note that the numbers assigned to the strategies do
not reflect order or importance. They are numbered onlyto provide an easy connection to the feedback form.
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NEIGHBORHOOD REtaIL CO-OPSWould entail partnering with a neighborhood Community Development Organization todevelop a retail strategy that focuses on: site acquisition, multi-tenant retail mix, helping withinitial start-up costs, co-locating, and on-going support services. Once a strategy is in place, theCommunity Development Organization can use regional and local resources and guidelines toimplement the strategy.
COmmUNIty BaSED SCHOOLSFocuses on community schools as an anchor for community stabilization and as a communitycenters. This entails making areas around a K-12 school the highest priority for demolition,rehabilitation and beautification. Secondly, school playgrounds would be available duringnon-school hours and local groups could organize a host of activities in the facility.
VaCaNt LaND maNaGEmENtInvolves identifying pilot maintenance areas and organizing community clean-ups. It also seeksto provide maintenance grants to owners of vacant side lots, installing barriers to dumping,
inviting artists to produce art installations, and planting trees and native ground cover toimprove the ecological value of lots no longer maintained by the City.
VaCaNt HOUSING maNaGEmENtInvolves identifying pilot stabilization areas and researching the ownership of vacant houses.
Vacant houses that are publically owned will be boarded and secured, concentrating efforts onthe blocks with the most viable housing. Vacant houses should be maintained through targetedcode enforcement and eventually rehabilitated and resold through pooled public funds.
LaRGE SCaLE DECONStRUCtION PROGRamSeeks to implement a number of measures that encourage the deconstruction of vacantbuildings and eventual reuse of the salvaged materials, instead of demolition. This includesincreasing Michigans waste disposal fees, marketing the benefits of deconstructed materials,supporting deconstruction training, initiating recycling research programs and incentivizingspin-off industries such as furniture manufacturing.
LaRGE SCaLE aLtERNatIVE LaND maNaGEmENtCalls for the assembly of large tracts of public land and the development of business plans thatencourage large-scale alternative uses such as urban farming, distribution and agriculturalresearch.
COmmUNIty PaRk ImPROVEmENtSWould provide maintenance and programming grants to community groups to supplementgovernment maintenance. Grants would be targeted toward parks that impact the greatestnumber of residents.
aLtERNatIVE tRaNSPORtatION SyStEmSSeeks to reinforce and promote efforts to bring non-motorized transit to Detroit. It also seeksto develop more bike lanes and greenways as well as shared motorized transportation pilotprojects like Zip-Car and church shuttles.
BLUE/GREEN INFRaStRUCtURESeeks to utilize Detroits vacant land as an asset through the creation carbon forests along majorroadways, storm water retention ponds, industrial buffers between industrial sites and bio-remediation for land that has been previously contaminated.
NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE tOOL kItCalls for neighborhoods to develop individual strategic plans through data analysis, deliberatingon future directions, developing priorities and focused fundraising.
Below are potential pilot projects for neighborhoods The dots on the left represent the area typewhere these pilots could occur.
PilotPROJEcTS
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