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Community Conversations
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The community making decisions about Detroit's future
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We are excited to say that the Conversations are continuing! At Community Conversation #2, we heard from more than three hundred Detroiters!
The conversation focused on Building Blocks that contribute to Strategies for the Future of Detroit. The Building Blocks themselves presents us with options for how to better use our existing land, and will serve as a decision-making tool that will be a part of the final strategic framework plan that can be used by all. Strategies will be the main topic of Community Conversation #3, already underway. More information on each of the Building Blocks can be found on our Website or on Facebook. Please see below for the meeting dates and times for the final Community Conversations location.
Southwest
Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
1211 Trumbull St., 48216
Wednesday, May 23 | 5:30-8:00pm
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Detroit 24/7
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 | | Teens play Detroit 24/7 at the Detroit Public Library H.Y.P.E. Center |
Outstanding Job, Detroit!
Mission 2: Living in Detroit has ended with a bang. Your FINAL mission, Mission 3: Getting Around Detroit has officially begun! Complete as many Challenges as you can, comment on ideas and stories, and plant your flags in Map the Future. Up to now, nearly 1000 players have left over 7500 insightful comments about their day-to-day experiences and suggestions for improving life in Detroit.
Join fellow players and planners to discuss the results of Detroit 24/7 and learn what the next steps are for shaping the future of Detroit during the Game Finale! There will be free food, activities, PRIZES, and other surprises for all who attend!
Detroit 24/7 Game Finale!
Wednesday, June 6 Detroit Public Library Main Branch Adam Strohm Hall 5:30 - 7:00 pm
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Detroit Street Photography
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Tiger Opener
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In honor of Detroit's greatest asset...its people, the Detroit Works Project Long Term Planning is hosting the photo exhibit "Detroit Street Photography" by Bob Oren. Bob's photos vividly encapsulates a slice of Detroit life by capturing the essence of people, buildings and events.
"Detroit is rich with character and personality, and I enjoy connecting with the city through photography. While the city is constantly changing and evolving, there is also a fierce sense of history, and I try to blend these contrary aspects into my images," says Oren.
"Detroit Street Photography" is on exhibit until June 8, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 2929 Russell Street in the Eastern Market. Open to the public. Admission is free. Call (313) 259-4407 or email info@detroitlongterm.com for more information.
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Detroit Stories
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 | | DETROIT STORIES: 015 TRYING TO GET OUR HUSTLE |
Wayne Ramocan grew up in East English Village trying to get his hustle by going door to door mowing lawns for elderly citizens in his neighborhood. But now, he feels fortunate to be on staff with a thriving community organization: the Osborn Neighborhood Alliance. Interacting with fellow driven Detroiters, Wayne both sees and experiences the tangible fruits of his work. Geographically, Detroit is quite a large city, but socially, for Wayne, Detroit is actually quite small, because in various networks, he continues to overlap with the same conscious individuals over and over again. Simply put, everybody knows each other. Wayne takes great pride in living in Detroit, and he feels that it is a necessity to overturn the notorious misconceptions often associated with the City. According to Wayne, Detroit is a city that builds character, and he expresses a sentiment that the people of Detroit are the ones who should be crafting the identity of the City, because they are friendly, outgoing, well-connected, eager to learn, and willing to help. Just like he is.
The 2nd series of Detroit Stories is launching on Thursday. Click here to go to the Detroit Stories Project website to view all the videos.
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Ambassadors
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Front: Denise Kennedy, Terri Shaw, Beverly Brown and Katrina Bines with Ambassador Manager, Laura Howard
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In May, the Ambassador training was in full force. We welcomed 13 new Ambassadors to the project: Denise Kennedy, Terri Shaw, Beverly Brown, Katrina Bines, Michelle Jackson, Rita Black, Anthony Dicus, Donna Gardner, Susan Hawkins, Gehad Hadidi, Bernadette Beach, Gwen Lewis, and Elois Moore. Many Ambassadors went on to facilitate break out sessions at Community Conversations. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an Ambassador, please contact info@detroitlongterm.com.
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Street Team
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During the month of May, the Street Team has been hard at work supporting the outreach for the Community Conversations by dropping informational materials in residential areas across the City and in libraries, schools and commercial areas in Detroit.
During the month of June, the Street Team will assist with outreach for the upcoming Telephone Townhall, as well as keeping the public engaged and informed about any updates on the project.
For any questions about the Street Team, please contact Shamyle M. Nesfield.
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Welcome Co-Op Interns
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DCDC Co-Op/Interns |
The Civic Engagement Team welcomes three new dynamic ladies to the project. Lisa, Mattia and Rebecca are the newest Co-Op/Interns from the Detroit Design Collaborative Design Center at University of Detroit Mercy. The ladies are working hard designing collateral material, answering phones, installing photo exhibits and many other tasks. Rebecca says, "She's been enjoying interacting with residents from all over the city during Community Conversations and joining in on Process Leader and Civic Engagement Team meetings." "I'm excited to be a part of the 3rd series of conversations, which will focus on 'Citywide Strategies,'" said Rebecca. Welcome aboard ladies!
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Spotlight
| Civic Engagement Team
35,230 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 Lisa Kulawczyk
Co-Op/Intern
DCDC
Danielle Lewinski Dir. of Planning & Technical Programs MCR Elizabeth Luther Planning & Technical Program Manager MCR
Mattia Melone
Co-Op/Intern
DCDC
Shamyle Nesfield Director of Education & Outreach MCR Ceara O'Leary Civic Engagement Team Member 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 Rebecca Willis
Co-Op/Intern
DCDC
Krista Wilson Project Manager DCDC *MCR - Michigan Community Resources *DCDC - Detroit Collaborative Design Center
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Community Conversations
Schedule
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Southwest
Detroit Hispanic
Development Corporation
1211 Trumbull St., 48216
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Mayor's Advisory Task Force (MATF) Meeting
Civic Engagement HomeBase
2929 Russell Street
Detroit, 48207
Monday, June 18
6 to 8 p.m.
(Open to the public)
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News & Media
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May 4
May 8
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Other
Community
Events
Joseph Tireman
Community Council
Pride Parade 2012 Saturday, May 26
11am - 4pm
For more info click here.
Volunteers Needed
Come help build a playground
Saturday, June 23
8am - 3pm
For more contact Cleo Bradley
313-922-1435
The 6th Annual ARISE
Detroit Neighborhood Day
Saturday, August 4 All day long! or call 313-921-1955 AriseEventFlyer.pdf
If you would like to
submit an event
send it to info@detroitlongterm.com
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