Detroit Future City

Detroit Future City is a think tank, a policy advocate, and an innovation engine developing data-driven strategies to create a more equitable and sustainable future for Detroit.

DFC Presents “Buying In: Opportunities for Increasing Homeownership in Detroit”

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DFC’s new report is an immediate follow-up to the economic equity report. “Buying In,” examines trends, challenges and solutions for increasing homeownership through mortgage lending. This report defines a mortgage loan as more than just a pathway to homeownership, but an indicator of capital flow and a building block of economic equity and growth, neighborhood stability, and wealth building for people of color.

The Center for Equity, Engagement and Research hosts its next Innovation Series

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Register today for the second Innovation Series event! During this event, DFC will share current trends, challenges, and solutions in Detroit’s home purchase lending followed by a moderated discussion with a panel of experts that will share insights from their work and from the lived experiences Detroit home buyers.

Watch The Center's discussion on Growing and Retaining Detroit's Black Middle Class

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The Innovation series seeks to inform, inspire, challenge, and activate cross sector innovation to advance economic equity in Detroit and the region. Catch up with The Center and watch the discussion on why growing and retaining the African American middle class in Detroit is an indication of economic equity.

DFC and EcoWorks Presents “Green Alleys: Detroit’s Opportunity for Innovation”

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The new report highlights green alleys as a transformative green stormwater infrastructure and alley activation strategy, exploring the history of green alley projects in Detroit and around the country.

Our core areas

Detroit Future City’s Community & Economic Development department combine original research, cross-sector collaboration, technical assistance, and policy development to foster a more equitable and sustainable city.

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Detroit Future City’s Land Use & Sustainability department works to foster equity and sustainability in Detroit neighborhoods promoting the use of Green Stormwater Infrastructure and open space projects.

LAND USE & SUSTAINABILITY

The Center for Equity, Engagement, and Research (The Center) produces relevant and accessible research focused on advancing economic equity and an improved quality of life for all Detroiters.

THE CENTER FOR EQUITY, ENGAGEMENT, & RESEARCH

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Latest News

Real Estate Insider: Detroit planners working on industrial property survey

Real Estate Insider: Detroit planners working on industrial property survey
In the Media | March 15, 2022

In this article, Kirk Pinho of Crain’s Detroit Business detailed industrial construction underway in the city of Detroit and it’s industrial past. Detroit Future City and the Southwest Detroit Business Association most recent report, was reference in this article. DFC’s COO, Tom Goddeeris, details hw the city has “… opportunities to rethink about community development at […]

Thousands of Vacant Detroit houses reoccupied over past 2 years

Thousands of Vacant Detroit houses reoccupied over past 2 years
In the Media | February 22, 2022

Senior Program Manager, Edward Lynch, was quoted in this article addressing the increase of rehabbed and reoccupied homes in the City of Detroit. In the article, Lynch explains that “any time blight is removed, and homes are reoccupied, it’s a positive in the city.” Click here to read more.

Cities de-paving, replacing concrete with green space

Cities de-paving, replacing concrete with green space
In the Media | February 18, 2022

YouTube platform, Solutionaries explores the urban heat island effect impacting the City of Detroit, the cause of this, too much impervious ground cover and not enough green space. Detroit Future Cit’s Stormwater Engineering Manager, Susan Rusinowski, is featured in this video detailing the importance and need of de-paving and more greenspace in the City of […]