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.

Detroit Future City Sets Bold Agenda for 2030

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Detroit Future City (DFC) developed a 2030 plan that doubles down on the organization's agenda to grow Detroit’s middle class, centralizing its research, programs, advocacy and engagement to help increase this population that once defined the city and is vital to its future sustainability. Watch our 2030 video below!

Detroit Future City Releases Two New Tools to Help Detroiters Navigate Mortgage Lending

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Detroit Future City’s (DFC) two new tools “A Detroit Homebuyer’s Guide to Overcoming Mortgage Application Obstacles” and “Detroit Mortgage Catalog” are designed to help Detroiters navigate homebuying processes and provide guidance to housing counselors to support homebuyers.

Detroit Future City Introduces The Detroit Reinvestment Index 2022

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Detroit Future City is proud to introduce the Detroit Reinvestment Index (DRI) 2022, an annual survey that tracks local and national perceptions of Detroit and its economic growth since its historic bankruptcy in 2013. This is the fifth edition of the report, which has been funded by The Kresge Foundation since its inception in 2016.

DFC Presents "Understanding the Rental Landscape: A Profile Analysis of Detroit Landlords to Inform Lead-Safe Housing Policy"

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DFC's new report, "Understanding the Rental Landscape," details how the number of landlords within Detroit, and classifying them into distinct typologies, helps to better understand Detroit's rental housing system.

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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Detroit Strategic Framework
Economic Equity Dashboard
Videos
Research
Tools

Latest News

Are there two Detroits? A new report says yes, but…

Are there two Detroits? A new report says yes, but...
In the Media | January 23, 2023

In this article, Joel Kurth from Bridge Michigan a new report from the Urban Institute, that speaks to so-called mission lending – non-traditional financing – played a little-noticed role in Detroit’s recovery, and mentions DFC’s “139 Square Miles” report. Click here to read more.

Why a ‘legally complicated’ tax change could benefit Detroiters

Why a ‘legally complicated’ tax change could benefit Detroiters
In the Media | January 13, 2023

In this article, Malachi Barrett from Bridge Detroit speaks to Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is backing an effort to reform the city’s property tax structure to reduce the burden on homeowners. The article shares DFC’s CEO, Anika Goss, response to the importance of having tools available. “Less than 15 years ago, not only did we have […]

Detroit considering tax change, Duggan says

Detroit considering tax change, Duggan says
In the Media | January 10, 2023

In this Crain’s Detroit Business article, Arielle Kass speaks to Detroit looking into ways to change its tax structure to incentivize development. DFC’s CEO, Anika Goss, shares how her thoughts in the article. Click her to learn more.