Preserving and increasing homeownership, as well as building generational wealth, are critical components to building stability for Detroit families. Join us on March 13th to learn more about findings from DFC’s recently released Keeping Your Family Home report. During the webinar, DFC will introduce the findings in this report and engage a panel of local […]
We are excited to host this year’s equity forum in person at the Corner Ballpark (located at 1680 Michigan Ave)! Register today to join us for an engaging and provoking discussion with two dynamic thought leaders - Dr. Andre Perry of Brookings Metro and Naomi Davis of Blacks in Green – where we will explore […]
Detroit Future City will host an intimate, ticketed pre-event reception the night before the Economic Equity Forum at Ima Izakaya (located at 2100 Michigan Ave) in Corktown. This intimate gathering intends to foster connections and dialogue with local leaders invested in the future of Detroit. We are excited to host our first ever pre-event reception […]
The East Ferry Warren: United by Dreams & Design tour and panel discussion will highlight the work of Detroit Future City with residents and non-profits in the East Ferry Warren community to develop and implement a resilient community-driven neighborhood green space vision. The East Ferry Warren neighborhood has seen population loss and disinvestment by the […]
In honor of National Homeownership Month, Detroit Future City hosted a DFC Equity Innovation Series event with a keynote address from Majora Carter, and a dynamic panel discussion! The virtual event introduced data from Detroit Future City to provide a better understanding of where there is market activity and where there is not, along with […]
DFC hosted an informational webinar on March 8th at 12pm! During the webinar, we heard from Alan Berube of Brooking Metro who shared national economic growth trends. Followed by a presentation from DFC to introduce the findings from our recently released "Growth Occupations: Exploring Opportunities for More Equitable Participation in Detroit’s Growing Economy" report, we […]
Detroit Future City introduced the 2022 Detroit Reinvestment Index, an annual survey that tracks local and national perceptions of Detroit and its economic growth since its historic bankruptcy in 2013. The first report since 2019, the 2022 Detroit Reinvestment Index surveyed Metro Detroit entrepreneurs and national business leaders about shifts in perception in relation to the […]
About this event: Detroit Future City (DFC) hosted its third annual Equity Forum, bringing the community together to inspire innovative ideas and collective action. During this year’s event DFC’s CEO, Anika Goss, introduced the organizations new strategic plan, which highlights how DFC will work to collectively build a prosperous city with a just and inclusive […]
A major challenge in regulating Detroit’s rental housing market is the lack of data on rental housing in the city. Detroit Future City partnered with Data Driven Detroit (D3) and the City of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD), to develop a rental study for lead safe homes. Through this collaboration the study focused on […]
As Detroit continues to work toward achieving economic equity, improving access to quality job opportunities for the 85 percent of residents without a college degree is key. During this lunch and learn webinar session the author of the Middle-Wage Jobs report will provide an overview of the report which reveals trends and challenges facing Detroit’s […]