The Working with Lots program is kicking off the 2021 season with its annual Land Acquisition session with the Detroit Land Bank Authority and Emerald Isles Community Development Corporation. Through Zoom, participants will learn some critical information regarding the acquisition process, which includes: - A step-by-step process for purchasing side lots, neighborhood lots and […]
This workshop will walk individuals through the process of constructing a simple wood bench. The hands-on component will include guiding attendees through the different aspects of the construction process, including marking and sawing lumber, drilling holes, assembling a bench, etc. Participants will have the option to choose between using hand tools or power tools.
This workshop will teach participants the proper techniques for planting the common sizes of different perennials and trees. We will cover how to plant a seed, bulb, plug, quart and gallon pots, bare-root trees, and balled + burlap trees. Proper watering methods will also be discussed. The hands-on component will involve planting exercises in a […]
Getting the word out about your project can be hard. In this workshop, participants will learn best practices for communicating your vision. Participants will learn best practices for contacting media and making elevator pitches, along with general marketing advice and social media tips. Identification of different media sources will be included in the workshop, […]
Learn methods for collecting and storing rainwater for future use. This workshop will help you think through the steps you need to take to ensure your garden receives adequate water. We will explore when, how much and how often we need to water, strategies to efficiently water the garden and methods to collect and store […]
This workshop covers all types of maintenance needs for gardens in their first two to three years. These needs including water needs and weed identification, along with tips to suppress weeds, and techniques for weeding, pruning, mulching, and composting. The hands-on components will include weeding, pruning, and mulching.
This webinar will help Working with Lots 2020 applicants to submit a quality RFP, to identify and prepare for other funding opportunities, and to consider alternative opportunities of value. This will be a webinar to connect with and share, request, discuss in-kind resources with other Detroiters. The webinar will also share other avenues for […]
This workshop will use the Field Guide Workbook as a guide for thinking through the early and important steps of implementing a lot design--landscaping and community engagement planning.
All 2020 Working with Lots Grant applicants are required to attend an Office Hours Appointment with a DFC Field Guide team member. You may either make an appointment for an office hour at Detroit Future City or attend an evening or weekend open office hour at an alternative location. Office Hours are designed to assist […]
In this workshop, the Detroit Land Bank Authority will discuss the process for purchasing side lots, non-side lots and vacant lots. Attendees will also learn how to determine if a lot is for sale, becoming a community partner, working with existing community partners when purchasing vacant lots, and submitting a site plan with the proposal.