| Public Land
Vacant property in Detroit poses serious challenges to neighborhood stability, but it also represents tremendous opportunity for future improvement. By most estimates, there are around 150,000 vacant properties in the city, 40,000 to 50,000 of which are vacant buildings. Of that total number, over forty percent are held by public agencies. The scale of vacancy in Detroit, both in total numbers and in relative public ownership ("public land"), is far greater than in any other American city.
Decisions related to this land form the underpinning for successful implementation of many long-term strategies necessary for economic growth, neighborhood change, and improvements to the physical environment. The city's vacant land and buildings can become a valuable asset for the future rather than a problem.
Public Land will be the focus of an Open House hosted at the project's HomeBase, 2929 Russell Street from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4.
To learn more about the draft strategies for better management of Public Land click here
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Final Open House on Public Land is Today
Our Open House about Land Use last Tuesday was a great success thanks to more than 100 people who visited the HomeBase to learn about some of the draft strategies and provide their feedback.
Draft Public Land Strategies will be the focus of the Open House today, September 4 from 1-7 p.m. This will be the last Open House before the draft strategies are released at the end of October. We hope to see you there.
The HomeBase will continue to exhibit the draft strategies until the final plan is released. Check out photographs from the Open Houses here. |
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Community Conversations start Next Week
Four Community Conversations about the Draft Strategies will be hosted between September 10 and September 13, 2012. It will be your last opportunity to provide feedback before the Strategic Framework Plan is completed in late October. Each Community Conversation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This round of Community Conversations will give an overview of all planning elements and will focus on Neighborhoods, including strategies for improving quality of life in Detroit's neighborhoods. Please see details below. |
