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Black History Month
For Black History Month we would like to give tribute to some of the great Detroiters, both past and present, who've worked hard to improved the quality of life for their city. Detroit's greatest asset is its people; and each week in February we'll acknowledge people who were called to make a difference in the lives of those around them; paving the path toward an improved Detroit for the future.
Director of Greater Woodward Community Development Corporation
Born in Washington D.C, Reverend Joan Ross graduated from Howard University and went into business management. In 1984 she moved to Detroit and bought three fast-food chain restaurants. She later sold the restaurants to open a night club with a business partner. Years later, her and her partner both decided to sell the nightclub and pursue a new life calling, ministry... MORE
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Detroit Future City Highlight 
We know that Detroit Future City is an extensive document, so we would like to highlight smaller sections of the framework to make it easier for you to become familiar with the different strategies.
Neighborhoods - page 204-207
Read "A Day in the Life" of Irma, Bill, and Aisha; and the five Transformative Ideas that can make their story a reality.
Every weekday we will highlight a small section from one of the Planning Elements on our Facebook & Twitter pages.
MONDAYS: Economic Growth
TUESDAYS: Land Use
WEDNESDAYS: City Systems
THURSDAYS: Pubic Land & Buildings Assets
FRIDAYS: Neighborhoods
Join us on Facebook and Twitter and be sure to read more on each specific section highlighted and give us your thoughts.
 
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Find the Framework Near You
Image courtesy of ModelD.com
You can now access Detroit Future City at the locations listed below. These locations have the Framework available for public use. Please call the organization or business listed to learn how to access Detroit Future City at their location.
BUTZEL FAMILY CENTER - 7737 Kercheval, Detroit, MI 48214
Cecilia Walker - (313) 628-2100
D:HIVE - 1253 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48226
Jeanette Pierce - (313) 962-4590
DETROIT HISPANIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. - 1211 Trumbull St. Detroit, MI 48216
Angela Reyes - (313) 967-4880
(some materials available in Spanish)
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Detroit Future City Road Show
Image of DWPLTP Road Show 10-2012
The Detroit Future City Road Show is now making appearances in different locations all over the city; libraries, storefronts, businesses, organizations, and special events. Here is the list of current Detroit Future City Road Show locations. Stay tuned for future locations.
Livernois Storefront - 19323 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221
Wilder Branch Library - 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48234
Strather & Associates - 15400 W. Grand River, Detroit, MI 48227
Detroit Hispanic Development Corp. - 1211 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48216
Detroit Neighborhood Partnership East - 4401 Conner Ave., Detroit, MI 48215
Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp. - 19800 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223
Contact us for more information
Info@DetroitLongTerm.com
313.259.4407
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Bringing Detroit Future City to You
We are giving presentations about Detroit Future City at community meetings and events throughout the city. If you would like us to attend your meeting or event, please call the HomeBase at least two weeks in advance to arrange for a Detroit Future City representative to give a presentation. Listed below are just a few of the presentations scheduled in February and March.
Friends of Rouge meeting
DATE & TIME: February 19th from 6-7:30pm
LOCATION: Don Bosco Hall
9357 Westwood. Detroit, MI 48228
Leading Detroit Toward Future Development Panel Discussion
DATE & TIME: February 19th from 7-9pm
LOCATION: Greater Christ Baptist Church
3544 Iroquois, Detroit, MI 48214
Nortown Citizens Assoc. meeting
DATE & TIME: February 28th from 6-7pm
LOCATION: Lipke Recreation Center
19320 Van Dyke. Detroit, MI 48234
The Woodbridge Community meeting DATE & TIME: March 5th at 7:00pm LOCATION: Perry Funeral Home 5045 Trumbull St. Detroit, MI 48208
Transition Ferndale meeting
DATE & TIME: March 20th from 7-9pm
LOCATION: Ferndale Library
222 E. 9 Mile Rd. (near Woodward Ave), Ferndale, MI 48220
If you have any questions about the meetings above, please contact the individual organizations listed for more information.
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In the Media: Detroit Future City
Detroit's Framework Plan uses natural systems to save money, help the environment
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Community Happenings
Black Ice Youth Hockey Invitational
Sports Dreams, a newly formed sports organization to expose Detroit youth to non-traditional sports, invites residents to come out to the inaugural Black Ice Youth Hockey Invitational, Friday, February 22-Sunday February 24.
Detroit youth will be able to see and participate in:
- Games (indoor and outdoor)
- Skills clinics/competitions
- Video presentations
- Nutrition Education
Friday, February 22, 5-8pm at Jack Adams Memorial Ice Arena.
Saturday, February 23, 9am-3pm at Jack Adams Memorial Ice Arena
Sunday, February 24, 9am-1pm at Clark Park
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