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The People of Detroit - Photodocumentary
The HomeBase held its first exhibit Thursday, March 15, with the opening of "The People of Detroit" photodocumentary exhibit. Hundreds of people visited the HomeBase to see the fantastic photos of Noah Stephens. It was a huge success! Thanks to all who came. If you weren't able to stop by during the event and would still like to view the photodocumentary, please feel free to stop in anytime between 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, until April 12th. First Exhibit of the People of Detroit - Metromix Detroit
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Detroit Stories Spirit of Space's "Detroit Stories" also made an appearance during the opening night of the exhibit. Attendees had a chance to get a sneak peak at a few stories that captured the contemporary oral history of Detroiters, as well as, participate in the filming by sharing their personal stories with producer Dean Storm. The stories and experiences of Detroiters that are being collected will ultimately help shape the data and analysis that's being done to create a new roadmap for the city's future.
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Ambassador Training Session
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On Friday, March 16, Phillip Pugh, Diane Crawford, Joe White, Eugene Harris, and Anna Marie Kopcha became Ambassadors for the Detroit Works Project Long Term Planning. The training provided: "good insight and structure to help to make a difference," says Eugene Harris. For those interested in becoming an Ambassador, there are two training sessions scheduled for:
Thursday, March 29 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, March 30 - 9 a.m. to 12 noon
The training will take place at our HomeBase office located at 2929 Russell Street, in the Eastern Market. The training sessions will help citizens gain familiarity and a comfort level in talking about and representing Detroit Works Project Long Term Planning to the community.
The training session will be interactive, fun, and informative. It will also feature an Ambassador toolkit, role playing demonstrations, and active listening exercises to strengthen the tactics needed to inspire city stakeholders to get involved in helping shape Detroit's future. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an Ambassador for Detroit Works Project Long Term Planning, please contact info@detroitlongterm.com.
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Street Team Update
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For the month of March, the Street Team focused on residential and commercial literature drops in Northwest and Southwest Detroit. In addition there are six members that are attending existing community meetings around the City and hosting conversations and community dialogues at various events, including supporting the Civic Engagement team with the Roaming table.
Street Team member Lauren Ryder Williams, along with The African American Studies Program, The Dudley Randall Center for Print Culture, The Master of Community Development Program, and the School of Architecture at the University of Detroit Mercy is hosting a discussion with UDM students geared towards establishing sustainable community driven solutions for a growing, thriving Detroit called Detroit Solutions. The meeting will be held Wednesday, March 28, at the Fountain Lounge, Student Center of the McNichols Campus, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Essie Jones
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"As a Street Team Member and Ambassador I enjoy getting out the message that there is a Long-term planning process and the joy of relating to stakeholders, residents and visitors of our great city that a change is on the way and that we all can be a part of it. I am a true believer in order to make our City of Detroit a vibrant, safe, stunning and thriving place to live, work, play we must all work together to accomplish this task. I commend the Michigan Community Resources and all the funders for all the hard work and resources they have invested in the Long-Term Planning Process initiative."
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Roaming Table
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 The Roaming Table has been roaming to many places in the city. Here's a brief summary:
Tuesday, Feb 28th - Lobby Exchange at the Westside Food Center at Focus:HOPE (1300 Oakman Blvd, 48238). Special thanks to Debbie Fischer and Frank Kubik of Focus:HOPE; Process Leader James Ribbron and Street Team Member Karen Walker.
Saturday, Mar 3rd - "Spring Into Action" at Focus:HOPE (1400 Oakman Blvd, 48238). Special thanks to Bridget Vance of Focus:HOPE and Ambassador Caryl Conway.
Wednesday, Mar 7th - Lobby Exchange for the African American Program at William J. Beckham Academy (9860 Park Dr, 48213). Special thanks to Phillip Van Hooks, Principal at Beckham Academy.
Thursday, Mar 8th - Neighborhood Opportunity Breakfast sponsored by Community Development Advocates of Detroit at Second Ebenezer Church (14601 Dequindre St, 48212). Special thanks to Process Leader Steve Tobocman and Street Team members Bomani Gray and Essie Jones.
Wednesday, Mar 14th - Lobby Exchange at Cafe con Leche (4200 Vernor Hwy, 48209). Special thanks to Jordi Carbonell, owner of Cafe con Leche.
Friday, Mar 16th - Lobby Exchange at Detroit Receiving Hospital (4201 St. Antoine St, 48201). Special thanks to Sarah Maynie, Juanita Reid and Street Team member Essie Jones.
For more information about the Roaming Table, go to http://www.youtube.com/user/detroitworksproject1 - it will take you to the the "Detroit Works Project Long Term Planning YouTube Channel", where you can watch videos of where the Roaming Table has been. If you or your organization would like to host the Table at an upcoming event, please contact Blake Hill at (313) 259-4407 or hill.blake.88@gmail.com.
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Planning Awareness Toolkits
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The first three chapters of the 'planning awareness' toolkits are now available! Look out for these chapters at the roaming table, HomeBase, and at meetings around town. You can also find digital versions here. Chapter 1 provides an overview of Urban Planning as it relates to both the functionality of a city and the quality of life for city residents. Chapter 2 presents Land Use as a way of organizing the activities that happen in a city. And finally, Chapter 3 discusses Environmental Health and the connection between our urban environment and our own personal health. Look out for future chapters on Infrastructure and Public Utilities, and Economic Development.
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Spotlight
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Sam Butler
Planning & Technical Program Manager *MCR Kallene Clark Executive Assistant *DCDC Charles Cross Director of Integration DCDC Blake Hill Design Consultant/Historian DCDC Laura Howard Public Engagement / Ambassador Manager DCDC Priya Iyer Digital Engagement Specialist DCDC Mike Jacobs Technical Planning Translator DCDC Danielle Lewinski Dir. of Planning & Technical Programs MCR Elizabeth Luther Planning & Technical Program Manager MCR Heidi Alcock Chief Executive Officer MCR Shamyle Nesfield Director of Education & Outreach MCR Ross Piper Co-Op/Intern DCDC Dan Pitera Executive Director DCDC Dalton Roberson Education & Outreach Program Manager MCR Theresa Skora Graphic Design Specialist DCDC Krista Wilson Project Manager DCDC *MCR - Michigan Community Resources *DCDC - Detroit Collaborative Design Center
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Upcoming Events
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Citywide Community Meeting w/ Mayor Dave Bing
Tuesday, March 27
7 p.m.
Coleman A. Young
Municipal Center
2 Woodward Ave.
Erma L. Henderson Auditorium 13th Floor
For more info contact:
Eunice Hayes
313-224-3703
LEAP Community Workshop - Phase II Area
Tuesday, March 27
6 p.m., at Northeast Guidance Center
2900 Conner
Detroit 48207
For more info call
313-571-2800 ext. 1130
Roaming Table
Wednesday, March 28, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Receiving Hospital
Cafeteria Entrance/Lobby
4201 St. Antoine St.
Detroit 48201
Volunteers Needed for Detroit Partnership Day
Saturday, March 31
9:30 a.m.
Help us kick-start our spring cleaning in Northwest Detroit. Projects this year will include Stoepel Park, Flinstone Park, landscape beds along Grand River, as well as the Farmers' Market and Community Garden sites at Bushnell Church. For more information contact
Brittany Moore
313-387-4732
NACA's American
Dream Tour
April 12 - April 16
Cobo Center, Wayne Hall NACA's American Dream Event provides the best homeownership programs in America for both homeowners with an unaffordable mortgage and homebuyers accessing the best mortgage in America. All NACA services are FREE.
Roaming Table
Saturday, April 21 10:00-2:00
Rosedale Recycles
Christ the King Church Parking Lot
20800 Grand River
Detroit 48219
Community Resource Forum, "No Family Left Behind" Saturday, April 28 Pershing High School
18875 Ryan Rd
Detroit 48234 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. "No Family Left Behind" events are a one stop shop of over 50 resources and over 12 workshops that highlight services to low to moderate income families. For more info call 313-863-5555.
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