Detroit Future City
2990 West Grand Boulevard Suite 2, Detroit, MI, United States
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 […]
Canfield Community Flower Gardens
4401 Montclair St., Detroit, MI, United States
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 […]
Detroit Future City
2990 West Grand Boulevard Suite 2, Detroit, MI, United States
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.
Ford Resource & Engagement Center - Eastside
15491 Maddelein St, Detroit, MI, United States
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 […]
Detroit Future City
2990 West Grand Boulevard Suite 2, Detroit, MI, United States
The Land + Water WORKS Coalition is currently seeking 15 Detroit residents and four Detroit non-profit organizations to serve as 2020 LWWC Ambassadors. Learn more about the 2020 L+WWC Ambassador Program non-profit and resident tracks from program administrators, alumni, supporters and more. A light dinner will be provided, and metered street parking is available. […]
Detroit Future City
2990 West Grand Boulevard Suite 2, Detroit, MI, United States
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.
Detroit Future City
2990 West Grand Boulevard Suite 2, Detroit, MI, United States
The Land + Water WORKS Coalition is currently seeking 15 Detroit residents and four Detroit non-profit organizations to serve as 2020 LWWC Ambassadors. Learn more about the 2020 L+WWC Ambassador Program non-profit and resident tracks from program administrators, alumni, supporters and more. A light dinner will be provided, and metered street parking is available. […]
KAN Books
9405 John R. St., Detroit, MI, United States
Purpose: This workshop will discuss the benefits of placemaking and how transforming vacant spaces can create a sense of place in a neighborhood and provide the community with a place to gather. Tips for raising funds, engaging the community in the placemaking planning process, event logistics, and place keeping will be covered. Through hands-on […]
