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Community Conversations
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We recently completed our first round of Community Conversations! Over the course of the Conversations, we met with almost 400 residents from across Detroit. These meetings aimed to update people on the current state of the Detroit Works Project, generate a list of local assets and strengths, and begin a conversation about how Quality of Life elements are at play in Detroit's neighborhoods. The information gathered at the Conversations will influence the planning process and decision-making framework currently under development.
The Community Conversations are a three-part series in four locations throughout the city-Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Central/Near East. Detroiters are encouraged to attend the series closest to their community and attend each of the three conversations in the series. However, if you couldn't make it to the first round, we would love to see you at future meetings! The second round of Community Conversations will begin in May and will focus on Imperatives-or Things We Must Do-to improve Quality of Life for all Detroiters. The meeting will also cover different building blocks for the city's future and ask residents for their input at the local level. Please see the Community Conversations' schedule to the right for upcoming meetings in your area.
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Detroit 24/7
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The Community is invited to attend the Detroit 24/7 launch party. Detroit 24/7 is a new mission-based online game that allows players of all ages to share their ideas for Detroit's future while competing to earn points and win prizes. The launch event takes place on Tuesday, May 1, at Wayne County Community College District Downtown campus, 1001 W. Fort Street, Detroit 48226 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. During the launch event attendees will learn more about the game and register to play. Refreshments will be served. There is no cost to attend, but RSVPs are appreciated. To RSVP e-mail info@detroitlongterm.com.
For those who cannot wait, advanced registration for Detroit 24/7 is also available by visiting detroitworksproject.com/engagement/detroit247/. The first mission is set to begin Monday, May 7, so join the fun.
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Ambassador Training Session
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The Ambassadors have been working hard to bring the message of the Detroit Works Project Long Term Planning to the community. In May, Ambassadors will be focused on facilitating Community Conversations throughout the city. If you want help inspire citizens to shape Detroit's future, then join us for the next training session:
Friday, May 4 - 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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During the month of April, the Street Team has been hard at work supporting the outreach for the Community Conversations by dropping informational materials at libraries, schools and commercial areas in Detroit. The commercial areas included: Grand River Avenue, University Commons North and South, The Seven Mile Project, East 8 mile, Nortown Business District, East Warren, Mack & Conner, Jefferson East, Gratiot Business Redevelopment, New Center Gateway, Downtown/Midtown and North, Downtown/Midtown South. During the month of May, the Street Team will continue to support the outreach efforts of the Community Conversations by supporting the Process Leaders with their outreach goals. For any questions about the Street Team, please contact Shamyle M. Nesfield snefield@mi-community.org.
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Detroit Stories
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The capturing of Detroit Stories is now complete. Detroit Stories completed its filming during Community Conversations. Stories captured will air throughout the spring and summer - one individual every Thursday. Please see our facebook |
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Roaming Table
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The Roaming Table appeared at Focus Hope's Westside Food Center on Wednesday April 11th. It was nearing tax day, so a large number of residents were taking advantage of tax assistance programs provided by Focus Hope. Civic Engagement team members Ross Piper and Blake Hill, and Ambassador, Phil Pugh, were able to speak to several residents about the Community Conversations.
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Detroit Works Project Long Term Planning |
If you're interested in scheduling the Roaming Table for an upcoming event, in the month of June, the Civic Engagement staff would like to hear from you. Please contact Blake Hill, Roaming Table Coordinator, at hill.blake.88@gmail.com. In the meantime, please check our website for where the table will be headed next.
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Planning Awareness Toolkits
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Two of the latest planning awareness chapters are now available. You can find these chapters on the resource table at the Community Conversations, at the Civic Engagement HomeBase, or on the Detroit Works Project website. Chapter 4 presents the multiple Public Transit options on the table here in Southeast Michigan. Chapter 5 provides an overview of Public Utility systems in the city of Detroit.
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Spotlight
| Civic Engagement Team
29,456 Detroit citizens have been reached through the Civic Engagement Teams' efforts (see map below)
Heidi Alcock
Chief Executive Officer
*MCR
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
Shamyle Nesfield Director of Education & Outreach MCR Ceara O'Leary Civic Engagement Team Member DCDC
Ross Piper Co-Op/Intern DCDC Dan Pitera Executive Director DCDC Dalton Roberson Education & Outreach Program Manager MCR Theresa Skora Graphic Design Specialist DCDC Virginia Stanard Civic Engagement Team Member DCDC Krista Wilson Project Manager DCDC *MCR - Michigan Community Resources *DCDC - Detroit Collaborative Design Center
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Detroit Works Project Events
Community Conversations
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Central / Near East
Detroit Rescue Mission
3606 E. Forest Ave., 48207 May 5 | 9:30am-noon
May 19 | 9:30am-noon
CentralNearEastFlyer.pdf
Northwest
Northwest Activities Center
18100 Meyers Rd, 48235
May 7 | 5:30-8:00pm
May 22 | 5:30-8:00pm Northwest.pdf
Northeast Serbian Memorial Hall 19940 Van Dyke, 48234 Southwest
Detroit Hispanic
Development Corporation
1211 Trumbull St., 48216 --------------------------- Mayor's Advisory Task Force (MATF) Meeting Civic Engagement HomeBase 2929 Russell Street Detroit, 48207 Monday, May 14 6 to 8 p.m. (Open to the public) |
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Other
Community
Events
Freeland Community
Block Club Motor City Makeover Saturday, May 12
8am - 1:30pm
Join the Freeland Community Block Club to help beautify and uplift Freeland Street
For more info click here.
If you would like to
submit an event
send it to info@detroitlongterm.com
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