The I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project is not your average road project – it is a key opportunity to build a resilient, thriving, and fairer community that centers Detroiters' voices and produces reparative outcomes. Check out our latest resident guide, which aims to outline how residents can get involved to influence reparative outcomes for Black Bottom, Paradise Valley, and Detroit as a whole: https://lnkd.in/gWxUytW6 #reparativeoutcomes #dfcideas
Detroit Future City
Non-profit Organizations
Detroit, Michigan 4,007 followers
A think tank, policy advocate and planning organization focused on improving Detroit.
About us
Mission: Through the shared vision of the Strategic Framework, Detroit Future City (DFC) is committed to advancing the quality of life for all Detroiters. We will accomplish this in partnership with residents and public and private stakeholders, and through data-driven strategies that promote the advancement of land use and sustainability, and community and economic development. Who We Are: DFC is a nonprofit charged with catalyzing implementation of the DFC Strategic Framework, a 50-year vision for the City of Detroit developed with input from more than 100,000 Detroiters. Our role is to steward equitable implementation of the recommendations made in the Strategic Framework through providing access and information to Detroiters, informing and guiding decision-makers’ initiatives and projects, and the coordination of a multitude of stakeholders. How We Are Going To Do This: Stewarding the DFC Strategic Framework recommendations Advocating for innovative approaches, policies and systems Integrating civic awareness and community participation Ensuring racial equity in all practices Our Core Principles: Be aspirational where we should be and practical where we must be. Be respectful of the city’s history, community efforts and new ideas. Be just and equitable in seeking to create benefits for all. Be transparent and inclusive of all voices participating in improving our community.
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https://detroitfuturecity.com/
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Detroit, Michigan
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Community Development, Economic Development, Land Use, Sustainability, Community Engagement, Community Organizing, and Publishing
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440 Burroughs St
Suite 229
Detroit, Michigan 48202, US
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Today’s the day! Join us at 1 PM for the next installment of DFC’s Economic Equity Innovation Series Webinar: Making the Middle-Class, Advancing Stronger and More Equitable Cities. Don’t miss this important conversation—there’s still time to register! ➡️https://lnkd.in/gbkHfZDB
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Exciting news! The Detroit Mortgage Update: 2023 is here! Dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovative solutions for boosting homeownership in Detroit through mortgage lending. Building on insights from the 2022 Buying In report, this update offers a fresh perspective on opportunities to create a stronger, more equitable housing market. Read it today! https://bit.ly/3OMmTpr
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Join DFC this Wednesday for an inspiring fireside chat at DFC's Economic Equity Innovation Series! DFC CEO Anika Goss and Jeffrey Verespej, COO of Cleveland Neighborhood Progress & Co-Chair of the Middle Neighborhoods Intiative, will explore challenges and innovative strategies transforming Cleveland’s middle neighborhoods. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on advancing economic equity and building stronger, more inclusive communities. 📍 Register here: https://bit.ly/4fcQljc
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Time is running out! Don’t miss DFC’s Economic Equity Innovation Series Webinar Making the Middle-Class on Dec. 11, 1–2:30 PM. Secure your spot! https://bit.ly/4f5TFfR
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This #GivingTuesday, join us in creating a brighter, more equitable future for Detroit. Every gift makes a difference. 💙 Donate: https://bit.ly/4f5UANs Shop: https://bit.ly/4f69AuB
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Do you know an innovator with a structural innovation? Read below for more details.
Andre M. Perry and I are pleased to announce that Economic Architecture and The Brookings Institution are launching the Valuing Homes in Black Communities initiative. Together we seek to foster a new generation of structural innovations to address the devaluation of homes in Black majority neighborhoods: https://lnkd.in/eGBtEXWQ
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You still have time to join us virtually at 1PM today! Detroit Future City, the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) Detroit, and the University of Michigan School of Social Work Engage for the second installment of our movement to promote equitable access to advanced mobility. Whether you attended our in-person symposium or are new to this initiative, this webinar will dive deeper into strategies for empowering historically excluded communities in Southeast Michigan. Register for the link before it's too late! https://bit.ly/3Aw1Iol
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Detroit Future City's offices will be closed this week as we pause to reflect, give thanks, and spend time with loved ones during the Thanksgiving holiday. We extend our gratitude to our community for your continued support and partnership. May this season bring you moments of joy, reflection, and connection.
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The DFC Fifth Annual Equity Forum is livestreaming tonight on Facebook and YouTube! Tune in to hear local changemakers discuss strategies to advance economic equity and reimagine the future of work. Moderated by Stephen Henderson, host of American Black Journal on Detroit PBS. Stream the event on YouTube or Facebook tonight at 7:00! Save this link for later: https://bit.ly/40XYm83
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