Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Detroit Future City ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://detroitfuturecity.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Detroit Future City Report Sheds Light on Challenges, Opportunities to Mortgage Lending in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2022/03/28/detroit-future-city-report-sheds-light-on-challenges-opportunities-to-mortgage-lending-in-detroit/) - [Detroit Future City Promotes National Homeownership Month](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2022/06/01/detroit-future-city-promotes-national-homeownership-month/) - [Detroit Future City’s New Reports Track Detroit’s Black Homebuyer Demand and Homes Sales Market](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/06/20/detroit-future-citys-new-reports-track-detroits-black-homebuyer-demand-and-homes-sales-market/) - [New Bargain Block season, same appraisal problems](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/06/05/new-bargain-block-season-same-appraisal-problems/) - [Feelings on safety and schools fuel desire to leave Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/06/01/feelings-on-safety-and-schools-fuel-desire-to-leave-detroit/) - [A Conversation with Richard Florida and Anika Goss on How Michigan Can Harness the Power of Knowledge Transformation](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/05/31/a-conversation-with-richard-florida-and-anika-goss-on-how-michigan-can-harness-the-power-of-knowledge-transformation/) - [New report outlines ways to bolster Michigan’s tech industry as state struggles to retain talent](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/05/31/new-report-outlines-ways-to-bolster-michigans-tech-industry-as-state-struggles-to-retain-talent/) - [Opinion: Mackinac Policy Conference Panel was Fascinating Insight Into Changes in Michigan](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/05/31/opinion-mackinac-policy-conference-panel-was-fascinating-insight-into-changes-in-michigan/) - [Detroit’s population slide challenges vision of revitalization](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/05/30/detroits-population-slide-challenges-vision-of-revitalization/) - [Gathering Detroiters’ Authentic Voice: Gallup Survey to Drive Collective Action to Improve Resident Well-Being](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/05/24/gathering-detroiters-authentic-voice-gallup-survey-to-drive-collective-action-to-improve-resident-well-being/) - [Detroit's 40-year reign as nation's largest majority-Black city may be over](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/05/23/detroits-40-year-reign-as-nations-largest-majority-black-city-may-be-over/) - [Understanding redlining and how it kept communities of color from homeownership](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/05/18/understanding-redlining-and-how-it-kept-communities-of-color-from-homeownership-2/) - [Detroit’s unemployment rate drops below 6% for first time in 23 years](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/05/03/detroits-unemployment-rate-drops-below-6-for-first-time-in-23-years/) - [Study: The Risk and Rewards of Land Contract Home Sales in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2026/07/09/study-the-risk-and-rewards-of-land-contract-home-sales-in-detroit/) - [Report: Detroit Youth Need Stronger Education-to-career Pathways](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2026/07/02/report-detroit-youth-need-stronger-education-to-career-pathways/) - DBusiness featured Detroit Future City's new report, "Career-Connected Learning: Investing in Detroit's Future Talent." - [Spotlight on the News: Michigan's workforce development & honoring America 250](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2026/06/22/spotlight-on-the-news-michigans-workforce-development-honoring-america-250/) - [Land contract use remains steady in Detroit despite improved housing market, report finds](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2026/06/17/land-contract-use-remains-steady-in-detroit-despite-improved-housing-market-report-finds/) - [Why Detroiters still use risky land contracts to buy homes](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2026/06/17/why-detroiters-still-use-risky-land-contracts-to-buy-homes/) - [Opinion: Detroit’s future depends on whether young people can see one here](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2026/05/27/opinion-detroits-future-depends-on-whether-young-people-can-see-one-here/) - [New Report Finds Detroit Could Add Over 20,000 Tech Jobs and Generate $6.8B in New Wages in Five Years](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2026/03/04/new-report-finds-detroit-could-add-over-20000-tech-jobs-and-generate-6-8b-in-new-wages-in-five-years/) - [Detroit landlords are mostly small operators, not institutional investors, report finds](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2026/03/18/detroit-landlords-are-mostly-small-operators-not-institutional-investors-report-finds/) - [Opinion: Detroit has seen a lot of progress. We can do even more.](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2026/02/24/opinion-detroit-has-seen-a-lot-of-progress-we-can-do-even-more/) - [Detroit Future City proposes land conservancy to convert vacant lots into parks](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2026/02/10/detroit-future-city-proposes-land-conservancy-to-convert-vacant-lots-into-parks/) - [Created Equal: Defining Mike Duggan’s legacy in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/11/18/created-equal-defining-mike-duggans-legacy-in-detroit/) - [Anika Goss Named Black History Month Game Changer Honor](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/02/14/anika-goss-named-black-history-month-game-changer-honor/) - [Resilient Neighborhoods: Keeping Detroit homes in the family for future generations](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/12/30/resilient-neighborhoods-keeping-detroit-homes-in-the-family-for-future-generations-2/) - [In Detroit’s Poletown East, residents find healing among the trees](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/11/28/in-detroits-poletown-east-residents-find-healing-among-the-trees/) - [Michigan Chronicle Announces 2025 Standout Non-Profit Leaders in Southeast Michigan](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/02/19/michigan-chronicle-announces-2025-standout-non-profit-leaders-in-southeast-michigan/) - [Think tank urges next Detroit mayor to focus on reversing shrinking middle class](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/04/21/think-tank-urges-next-detroit-mayor-to-focus-on-reversing-shrinking-middle-class/) - [Here’s how Detroiters can get free estate planning help](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/05/08/heres-how-detroiters-can-get-free-estate-planning-help/) - [Detroit’s Mayoral Transition: Navigating a Shifting Financial Landscape & Mansion Renovations](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/06/01/detroits-mayoral-transition-navigating-a-shifting-financial-landscape-mansion-renovations/) - [Unmissable Moments From Global Citizen NOW: Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/07/11/unmissable-moments-from-global-citizen-now-detroit/) - [Detroit’s 2025 ballot taking shape](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/04/19/detroits-2025-ballot-taking-shape/) - As Detroit prepares for the 2025 elections, a variety of proposals are emerging that could reshape key city policies and revenues. In this BridgeDetroit article, Malachi Barrett shares how Detroit Future City offered the next mayor recommendations for building the middle class. The article highlights how ballot items and contests reflect deeper tensions over growth, - [Detroit Future City’s report highlights how to build a thriving, sustainable middle-class city](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/11/21/detroit-future-citys-report-highlights-how-to-build-a-thriving-sustainable-middle-class-city/) - [The Metro: Is owning a home still part of the American dream?](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/01/13/the-metro-is-owning-a-home-still-part-of-the-american-dream/) - [New program aims to help Detroiters gain ownership of family homes](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/01/17/new-program-aims-to-help-detroiters-gain-ownership-of-family-homes/) - [Resilient Neighborhoods: Keeping Detroit Homes in the Family for Future Generations](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/01/21/resilient-neighborhoods-keeping-detroit-homes-in-the-family-for-future-generations/) - [Detroit mortgage rates are climbing, a sign of an improving housing market, nonprofit says](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/01/22/detroit-mortgage-rates-are-climbing-a-sign-of-an-improving-housing-market-nonprofit-says/) - [Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis and LISC Detroit announce new Detroit heirs’ property initiative](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/01/30/federal-home-loan-bank-of-indianapolis-and-lisc-detroit-announce-new-detroit-heirs-property-initiative/) - [Anika Goss named Black History Month Game Changers honoree](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/02/14/anika-goss-named-black-history-month-game-changers-honoree/) - [‘Tangled titles’ could cost these Detroiters thousands](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/02/20/tangled-titles-could-cost-these-detroiters-thousands/) - [Michigan’s Second Tallest Skyscraper Reaches Construction Milestone](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/03/04/michigans-second-tallest-skyscraper-reaches-construction-milestone/) - [Cedric Crawford and Star Scott steer BofA’s Wright Museum legacy program](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/03/21/cedric-crawford-and-star-scott-steer-bofas-wright-museum-legacy-program/) - [Detroit’s population growth masks glaring racial disparities](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/04/05/detroits-population-growth-masks-glaring-racial-disparities/) - [Detroit think tank on city's future: 'We are at a turning point'](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/04/17/detroit-think-tank-on-citys-future-we-are-at-a-turning-point/) - In this Detroit News article, Louis Aguilar shares how Detroit Future City think tank has released a policy brief urging Detroit’s next mayor to make middle‑class growth central to their agenda. Click here to learn more. - [“To Lead Detroit, You Must Do Hard Things”: New Report Demands Next Mayor Prioritize Middle Class Revival](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/04/24/to-lead-detroit-you-must-do-hard-things-new-report-demands-next-mayor-prioritize-middle-class-revival/) - [Detroit’s green spaces: Analysis reveals inequities in park access](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/04/25/detroits-green-spaces-analysis-reveals-inequities-in-park-access/) - [Volunteers plant more trees in Detroit's poletown, expanding forest project](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/04/27/volunteers-plant-more-trees-in-detroits-poletown-expanding-forest-project/) - [Detroit think tank leader says next mayor must grow city’s middle class](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/05/05/detroit-think-tank-leader-says-next-mayor-must-grow-citys-middle-class/) - [How To Grow Detroit's Middle Class (ft. Anika Goss, Detroit Future City)](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/05/13/how-to-grow-detroits-middle-class-ft-anika-goss-detroit-future-city/) - [New Report from NEI and DFC Highlights the Critical Need to Support  Growth-Stage Businesses in Southeast Michigan’s Economy ](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/11/12/new-report-from-nei-and-dfc-highlights-the-critical-need-to-support-growth-stage-businesses-in-southeast-michigans-economy/) - [Detroit Future City’s New Report Calls for Transformative Approach to Land Conservation in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/10/30/detroit-future-citys-new-report-calls-for-transformative-approach-to-land-conservation-in-detroit/) - [Detroit Future City Report Sets Agenda for Next Mayor to Build the Middle Class, Wealth Generation and Resilient Neighborhoods](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/04/17/detroit-future-city-report-sets-agenda-for-next-mayor-to-build-the-middle-class-wealth-generation-and-resilient-neighborhoods/) - [Detroit Future City’s New Report “Making the Middle Class” tracks progress, makes recommendation towards Detroit becoming a Middle-Class City](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/09/25/detroit-future-citys-new-report-making-the-middle-class-tracks-progress-makes-recommendation-towards-detroit-becoming-a-middle-class-city/) - [Detroit Future City Examines Education and Workforce Outcomes for Detroit’s Latino/Hispanic Community in New Report](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/07/23/detroit-future-city-examines-education-and-workforce-outcomes-for-detroits-latino-hispanic-community-in-new-report/) - [Detroit Neighborhood Housing Compact - June 2025](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/06/12/detroit-neighborhood-housing-compact-june-2025/) - [Detroit Neighborhood Housing Compact - May 2025](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/05/13/detroit-neighborhood-housing-compact-may-2025/) - [Quarterly Newsletter | April 2025](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/04/23/quarterly-newsletter-april-2025/) - [Detroit Neighborhood Housing Compact - April 2025](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/04/11/detroit-neighborhood-housing-compact-april-2025/) - [Detroit Neighborhood Housing Compact - March 2025](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/03/11/detroit-neighborhood-housing-compact-march-2025/) - [Quarterly Newsletter | December 2024](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/12/23/quarterly-newsletter-december-2024/) - [Quarterly Newsletter | October 2023](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/10/24/quarterly-newsletter-october-2023/) - [Quarterly Newsletter | June 2024](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/06/17/quarterly-newsletter-june-2024/) - [The Metro: Why some Detroiters are missing out on a key opportunity to build wealth](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/11/25/the-metro-why-some-detroiters-are-missing-out-on-a-key-opportunity-to-build-wealth/) - [The Metro: The case for a Detroit land conservancy](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/11/17/the-metro-the-case-for-a-detroit-land-conservancy/) - [Mayor-elect Sheffield reveals Detroit transition committee leaders](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/11/14/mayor-elect-sheffield-reveals-detroit-transition-committee-leaders/) - [Poverty, a critical issue in Detroit's mayoral race, is on the rise](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/09/19/poverty-a-critical-issue-in-detroits-mayoral-race-is-on-the-rise/) - [Youth Policy Lab annual report highlights year of pivotal research and growing training programs](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/09/12/youth-policy-lab-annual-report-highlights-year-of-pivotal-research-and-growing-training-programs/) - [Free Detroit medical clinic expands services: ‘It’s just a beautiful thing’](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/09/05/free-detroit-medical-clinic-expands-services-its-just-a-beautiful-thing/) - [Thompson: Duggan’s endorsement energizes critics of recovery](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/08/24/thompson-duggans-endorsement-energizes-critics-of-recovery/) - [The importance of the mayoral race as Detroiters choose final two](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/08/04/the-importance-of-the-mayoral-race-as-detroiters-choose-final-two/) - [The Motor City’s Epic Fall and Glimmers of a Rebirth](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/07/30/the-motor-citys-epic-fall-and-glimmers-of-a-rebirth/) - [Faded Glory? 10 Beloved American Cities That Aren’t What They Used to Be](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/07/30/faded-glory-10-beloved-american-cities-that-arent-what-they-used-to-be/) - [Opinion: Detroiters weigh in on mayoral election](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/07/06/opinion-detroiters-weigh-in-on-mayoral-election/) - [Here's the Free Press' pick for 2025 Detroit mayoral election](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/06/29/heres-the-free-press-pick-for-2025-detroit-mayoral-election/) - [Influential Black Slate endorses in Detroit mayoral primary contest](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/06/25/influential-black-slate-endorses-in-detroit-mayoral-primary-contest/) - [An Indigenous collective asked about buying land bank property. Then the price jumped.](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/06/09/an-indigenous-collective-asked-about-buying-land-bank-property-then-the-price-jumped/) - [As Detroiters look to mayoral hopefuls about how they’ll grow population, candidates reveal plans](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/05/27/as-detroiters-look-to-mayoral-hopefuls-about-how-theyll-grow-population-candidates-reveal-plans/) - [What we’re learning from Detroit’s first batch of mayoral forums](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/05/15/what-were-learning-from-detroits-first-batch-of-mayoral-forums-2/) - [What we’re learning from Detroit’s first batch of mayoral forums](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2025/05/21/what-were-learning-from-detroits-first-batch-of-mayoral-forums/) - [2024 Equity Forum focuses on equitable employment for African Americans](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/11/21/2024-equity-forum-focuses-on-equitable-employment-for-african-americans/) - [All-hands effort needed to make Detroit a middle-class city again, report says](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/10/02/all-hands-effort-needed-to-make-detroit-a-middle-class-city-again-report-says-2/) - [Detroit population growth by 2050? Right strategy is key](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/09/16/detroit-population-growth-by-2050-right-strategy-is-key/) - [Advancing Macomb Community Engagement Summit set for Sept. 27](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/09/09/advancing-macomb-community-engagement-summit-set-for-sept-27/) - [Meet Crain's Notable Black Business Leaders for 2024](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/09/09/meet-crains-notable-black-business-leaders-for-2024/) - [Justin Onwenu hired to help entrepreneurs start Detroit businesses](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/09/17/justin-onwenu-hired-to-help-entrepreneurs-start-detroit-businesses/) - [All-hands effort needed to make Detroit a middle-class city again, report says](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/09/25/all-hands-effort-needed-to-make-detroit-a-middle-class-city-again-report-says/) - [Report: More Black Detroiters got home loans since 2018](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/09/25/report-more-black-detroiters-got-home-loans-since-2018/) - [More Black Detroiters got home loans since 2018, report shows](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/09/25/more-black-detroiters-got-home-loans-since-2018-report-shows/) - [Detroit Neighborhood Housing Compact Newsletter - February 2021](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2021/06/04/detroit-neighborhood-housing-compact-newsletter-february-2021/) - [Detroit Neighborhood Housing Compact Newsletter - March 2021](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2021/06/04/detroit-neighborhood-housing-compact-newsletter-march-2021/) - [July 2017 Field Guide E-newsletter: Helpful Tips, Planning Vacant Lot Transformations & Events](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/08/07/july-2017-field-guide-e-newsletter-helpful-tips-planning-vacant-lot-transformations-events/) - [Designing the equitable city: A conversation about the value of local and global exchange](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/03/01/designing-the-equitable-city-a-conversation-about-the-value-of-local-and-global-exchange/) - [A Few of Detroit Future City's Favorite Things in 2015](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/12/22/a-few-of-detroit-future-citys-favorite-things-in-2015/) - [Detroit Future City Awards Second Year of Mini-Grants to Help Detroiters Revitalize Vacant Land with Field Guide Tool](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/01/12/detroit-future-city-awards-second-year-of-mini-grants-to-help-detroiters-revitalize-vacant-land-with-field-guide-tool/) - [DFC Hosts Packard Plant Design Competition](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/08/27/dfc-hosts-packard-plant-design-competition/) - [Detroit Future City Hosts a Gallery Exhibition of Globally Significant Industrial Adaptive Reuse Precedents From Europe](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/02/26/a-gallery-exhibition-of-globally-significant-industrial-adaptive-reuse-precedents-from-europe/) - [Are there two Detroits? A new report says yes, but...](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/01/23/are-there-two-detroits-a-new-report-says-yes-but-2/) - [Detroit Future City Seeking Applicants for Vacant Land Revitalization Grants](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/02/18/detroit-future-city-seeking-applicants-for-vacant-land-revitalization-grants/) - [April 2016 E-Newsletter: Engaging Detroiters through Open Space, The Buzz and The Field Guide to Working with Lots Initiatives](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/04/21/april-2016-e-newsletter-engaging-detroiters-through-open-space-the-buzz-and-the-field-guide-to-working-with-lots-initiatives/) - [DFC August E-Newsletter: DFC Welcomes New Team Member, Support for HUD grant and Field Guide Set for September](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/08/31/dfc-august-e-newsletter-dfc-welcomes-new-team-member-support-for-hud-grant-and-field-guide-set-for-september/) - [Detroit Future City Finalist for ArtPlace America's 2016 National Creative Placemaking Fund](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/06/07/detroit-future-city-finalist-for-artplace-americas-2016-national-creative-placemaking-fund/) - [With the right planning, Detroit's vast empty space could be an asset](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/08/24/with-the-right-planning-detroits-vast-empty-space-could-be-an-asset/) - [New Detroit Field Guide Released to Help Residents With Vacant Lots](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/10/05/new-detroit-field-guide-released-to-help-residents-with-vacant-lots/) - [Latest 2016 E-Newsletter: Vacant Building Reuse, Vacant Land Transformation and Welcoming New Team Member Esteria Rogan](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/06/15/latest-2016-e-newsletter-vacant-building-reuse-vacant-land-transformation-and-welcoming-new-team-member-esteria-rogan/) - [Latest 2016 E-Newsletter: A Focus on Neighborhood Planning and Welcoming New Team Members](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/09/14/latest-2016-e-newsletter-a-focus-on-neighborhood-planning-and-welcoming-new-team-members/) - [The Land Use + Sustainability Winter Newsletter | Winter 2020](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/01/27/winter-2020-newsletter/) - [Gil Penalosa to Keynote Detroit Future City ‘s Workshops on “Strengthening City Neighborhoods” Thursday, June 25](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/06/16/gil-penalosa-to-keynote-detroit-future-city-s-workshops-on-strengthening-city-neighborhoods-thursday-june-25/) - [Quarterly Newsletter - Fall 2019](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/10/01/quarterly-newsletter-fall-2019/) - [A Few of DFC's Favorite Things in 2019](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/12/28/a-few-of-dfcs-favorite-things-in-2019/) - [Detroit Future City Releases “The State of Micro and Small Businesses in the Detroit Region” to Examine Entrepreneurs’ Outlooks, Challenges and Goals](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/05/22/detroit-future-city-releases-the-state-of-micro-and-small-businesses-in-the-detroit-region-to-examine-entrepreneurs-outlooks-challenges-and-goals/) - [Detroit Future City Releases New Report: “Keeping Your Family Home: Addressing the Challenges of Inherited Properties in Detroit”](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/02/27/detroit-future-city-releases-new-report-keeping-your-family-home-addressing-the-challenges-of-inherited-properties-in-detroit/) - [Lansing and Detroit organizations work to address the need for single-family housing](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/01/30/lansing-and-detroit-organizations-work-to-address-the-need-for-single-family-housing/) - [Are Soaring Property Valuations a Reason for Celebration or Concern for Detroiters?](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/01/31/are-soaring-property-valuations-a-reason-for-celebration-or-concern-for-detroiters/) - [Report: More than 5,500 Detroit properties have title problems](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/02/27/report-more-than-5500-detroit-properties-have-title-problems/) - [Report: More than 5,500 family properties in Detroit have title problems](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/02/27/report-more-than-5500-family-properties-in-detroit-have-title-problems/) - [Detroiters Weigh in on MDOT’s I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/02/15/detroiters-weigh-in-on-mdots-i-375-reconnecting-communities-project/) - [Homes owned by Black people valued less in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2024/02/20/homes-owned-by-black-people-valued-less-in-detroit/) - [Detroit Future City Releases First Update to ‘State of Economic Equity in Detroit’ since its 2021 Launch](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/11/16/detroit-future-city-releases-first-update-to-state-of-economic-equity-in-detroit-since-its-2021-launch/) - [DBusiness Daily Update: Study: Nonprofit Arts and Creative Sector Generates $98.3M in Washtenaw County, and More](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/10/31/dbusiness-daily-update-study-nonprofit-arts-and-creative-sector-generates-98-3m-in-washtenaw-county-and-more/) - [Detroit's new duplex repair program for landlords offers up to $15K per unit: How to apply](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/11/03/detroits-new-duplex-repair-program-for-landlords-offers-up-to-15k-per-unit-how-to-apply/) - [Is Detroit ‘Reconnecting Communities,’ or Missing an Opportunity?](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2023/11/03/is-detroit-reconnecting-communities-or-missing-an-opportunity/) - [Have you experienced housing discrimination? 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[Detroit Neighborhood Housing Compact Newsletter – July 2022](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2022/07/12/detroit-neighborhood-housing-compact-newsletter-july-2022/) - [Detroit Neighborhood Housing Compact Newsletter – August 2022](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2022/08/09/detroit-neighborhood-housing-compact-newsletter-august-2022/) - [Detroit Neighborhood Housing Compact Newsletter – September 2022](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2022/09/13/detroit-neighborhood-housing-compact-newsletter-september-2022/) - [Quarterly Newsletter – Fall 2022](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2022/10/06/quarterly-newsletter-fall-2022/) - [Detroit Neighborhood Housing Compact Newsletter – October 2022](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2022/10/11/detroit-neighborhood-housing-compact-newsletter-october-2022/) - [Detroit Neighborhood Housing Compact Newsletter – November 2022](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2022/11/08/detroit-neighborhood-housing-compact-newsletter-november-2022/) - [Detroit Neighborhood Housing Compact Newsletter – December 2022](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2022/12/06/detroit-neighborhood-housing-compact-newsletter-december-2022/) - 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Garlin Gilchrist and the City of Detroit host panel on race and COVID-19](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/04/16/watch-lt-gov-garlin-gilchrist-and-the-city-of-detroit-host-panel-on-race-and-covid-19/) - [Leadership Detroit Alumni Discuss Industry Needs For Detroit’s Next Decade](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/02/17/leadership-detroit-alumni-discuss-industry-needs-for-detroits-next-decade-2/) - [The quest to make Detroit more fair](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/02/06/the-quest-to-make-detroit-more-fair/) - Nancy Kaffer of the Detroit Free Press talks with DFC executive director, Anika Goss, to learn more about equity and economic inclusion in Detroit. - [Detroit Impact Conference engages U-M students with city’s revitalization](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/02/27/detroit-impact-conference-engages-u-m-students-with-citys-revitalization/) - [Detroit Future City creating center to track inclusive ongoing growth in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/01/23/detroit-future-city-creating-center-to-track-inclusive-ongoing-growth-in-detroit/) - [AmeriCorps Member Service Opportunity - Winter 2020](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/01/15/americorps-member-service-opportunity-winter-2020/) - [Up to $10,000 available to Detroiters looking to beautify their city's vacant lots](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/02/19/up-to-10000-available-to-detroiters-looking-to-beautify-their-citys-vacant-lots/) - [Leadership Detroit Alumni Discuss Industry Needs For Detroit’s Next Decade](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/02/19/leadership-detroit-alumni-discuss-industry-needs-for-detroits-next-decade/) - [From Seed to Root: Early-Stage Strategies for Community Wealth Building in US Cities](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/02/17/from-seed-to-root-early-stage-strategies-for-community-wealth-building-in-us-cities/) - [Detroit Future City's Center for Equity, Engagement & Research | ABJ Clip](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/01/24/detroit-future-citys-center-for-equity-engagement-research-abj-clip/) - [2017 Detroit Future City Field Guide to Working with Lots Mini-Grant Winners Announced](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/01/12/2017-detroit-future-city-field-guide-to-working-with-lots-mini-grant-winners-announced/) - [Land + Water WORKS Coalition End of Year Newsletter - December 2020](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/12/18/land-water-works-coalition-end-of-year-newsletter-december-2020/) - [TRANSFORMING A CITY OF EXTREMES: DETROIT’S LESSONS FOR TURIN](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/01/23/transforming-a-city-of-extremes-detroits-lessons-for-turin/) - [Detroit Future City creates department to address economic equity](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/01/23/detroit-future-city-creates-department-to-address-economic-equity/) - [DFC Opens Center to Advance Economic Equity in Detroit, Region](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2020/01/22/dfc-opens-center-to-advance-economic-equity-in-detroit-region/) - [Detroit sisters return to childhood home to restore neighborhood](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/12/24/detroit-sisters-return-to-childhood-home-to-restore-neighborhood/) - [Spotlight on the News: Lech Walesa on U.S., Poland & unions; Anika Goss-Foster on Detroit's image](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/11/22/spotlight-on-the-news-lech-walesa-on-u-s-poland-anika-goss-foster-on-detroits-image/) - [DFC is Hiring a Director of Community & Economic Development](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/04/16/dfc-hiring-05-2019/) - [Sending bulldozers into Detroit's neighborhoods isn't enough to solve blight problem](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/11/23/sending-bulldozers-into-detroits-neighborhoods-isnt-enough-to-solve-blight-problem/) - [Bank of America Awards Over $5 Million to Detroit Nonprofits](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/11/21/bank-of-america-awards-over-5-million-to-detroit-nonprofits/) - [2019 Detroit Reinvestment Index shows continued confidence in city; report now led by Detroit Future City](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/11/03/2019-detroit-reinvestment-index-shows-continued-confidence-in-city-report-now-led-by-detroit-future-city/) - [AmeriCorps Member Service Opportunity - Fall 2019](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/10/31/americorps2019/) - [Detroit's reputation is rising, but recovery still has a long way to go](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/11/03/detroits-reputation-is-rising-but-recovery-still-has-a-long-way-to-go/) - [Business Leaders of Michigan | One Detroit Full Episode](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/11/07/business-leaders-of-michigan-one-detroit-full-episode/) - [Social media is arguing about how much vacant land is in Detroit — and the number matters](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/10/26/social-media-is-arguing-about-how-much-vacant-land-is-in-detroit-and-the-number-matters/) - [National business leaders increasingly bullish on Detroit, survey says](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/11/03/national-business-leaders-increasingly-bullish-on-detroit-survey-says/) - [Sustainable Landscape Collaborative will address flooding in Detroit through green infrastructure with the Detroit Future City Working with Lots program](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/10/01/sustainable-landscape-collaborative-will-address-flooding-in-detroit-through-green-infrastructure-with-the-detroit-future-city-working-with-lots-program/) - [Q&A: Victoria Byrd Olivier on Detroit Future City and green infrastructure](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/01/27/qa-victoria-byrd-olivier-on-detroit-future-city-and-green-infrastructure/) - [Green Culture Shift – Embracing Open Space](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/12/18/green-culture-shift-embracing-open-space/) - As population stabilizes and moves toward growth, Detroit has a tremendous opportunity to transform vacant land into a system of open space that will enhance health, well-being and economic vitality throughout Detroit neighborhoods. - [Connecting Detroiters to Opportunity Through Transit Innovation](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/05/12/connecting-detroiters-to-opportunity-through-transit-innovation-2/) - [DFC Special Report: 139 Square Miles – Examining Population, People, Economy and Place](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/08/19/dfc-special-report-139-square-miles-examining-population-people-economy-and-place/) - [Detroit Future City's proposal for large tracts of land and open space](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/09/30/detroit-future-citys-proposal-for-large-tracts-of-land-and-open-space/) - [Letter to the Editor: Nuanced strategy needed for Detroit's open space](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/09/29/letter-to-the-editor-nuanced-strategy-needed-for-detroits-open-space/) - 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[She's All About Class: Anika Goss Fights for Socioeconomic Status for African Americans](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/06/03/shes-all-about-class-anika-goss-fights-for-socioeconomic-status-for-african-americans/) - [Detroit veteran works to help his neighborhood see itself differently](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/05/20/detroit-veteran-works-to-help-his-neighborhood-see-itself-differently/) - [25 Detroit Brand Stars Who Are Defining a New Era for the City](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/05/15/25-detroit-brand-stars-who-are-defining-a-new-era-for-the-city/) - [Detroit Future City Awards Fourth Year of Grants to Help Detroiters Revitalize Vacant Land and Hosts Working with Lots Convening](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/03/27/detroit-future-city-awards-fourth-year-of-grants-to-help-detroiters-revitalize-vacant-land-and-hosts-working-with-lots-convening/) - Detroit Future City awarded nine Detroit-based grassroots organizations with $97,000 in grants to support design implementation from the Field Guide to Working with Lots. - [A prescription for breaking down barriers to equitable growth](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/05/06/a-prescription-for-breaking-down-barriers-to-equitable-growth/) - [Building Black Wealth -- Racial Disparities in Wealth Across American Society](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/05/06/building-black-wealth-racial-disparities-in-wealth-across-american-society/) - [Editorial: Detroit leaders need corporations to invest in neighborhoods](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/05/06/editorial-detroit-leaders-need-corporations-to-invest-in-neighborhoods/) - [As Floods Increase, Cities Like Detroit Are Looking To Green Stormwater Infrastructure](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/04/16/as-floods-increase-cities-like-detroit-are-looking-to-green-stormwater-infrastructure/) - [Presenting our 2019 Land + Water WORKS Ambassador Program!](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/04/16/presenting-our-2019-land-water-works-ambassador-program/) - The Land + Water WORKS Coalition is back for another year of exciting programming--kicking it off with the 2019 Land + Water WORKS Ambassador Program. - [Detroit nonprofit founder sees vacant field as 'beacon of hope'](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/03/31/detroit-nonprofit-founder-sees-vacant-field-as-beacon-of-hope/) - James David Dickson of the Detroit News talks to DFC Director of Land Use & Sustainability, Sarah Hayosh, and a 2019 Working with Lots grantee, NW Goldberg Cares, about the program. - [Grants awarded to revitalize vacant land in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/03/30/grants-awarded-to-revitalize-vacant-land-in-detroit/) - The Associated Press reports on Detroit Future City's 2019 Working with Lots grantees. - [People + Places: Shari Williams, Community Partnerships Manager, Detroit Future City](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/03/08/people-places-shari-williams-community-partnerships-manager-detroit-future-city/) - [Land Use & Sustainability Team Update - March 2019](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/03/12/land-use-sustainability-team-update-march-2019/) - [Historic African American migration to the suburbs fuels population growth](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/02/25/historic-african-american-migration-to-the-suburbs-fuels-population-growth/) - [Detroit must build its middle class to make its comeback](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/02/19/detroit-must-build-its-middle-class-to-make-its-comeback/) - [Detroit’s Expanded Plan to Spread the Wealth to Neighborhoods](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/05/17/detroits-expanded-plan-to-spread-the-wealth-to-neighborhoods/) - Next City covers Detroit Future City's Deputy Director's, Tom Goddeeris, view on the expansion of the Strategic Neighborhood Fund and how it will spur investment in the Fitzgerald neighborhood. - [In Search of the ‘Just City’](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/06/01/in-search-of-the-just-city/) - [Why Detroit's middle class matters now, more than ever](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/02/19/why-detroits-middle-class-matters-now-more-than-ever/) - [Detroit Future City: Black Middle Class Under Siege, But Opportunities Exist](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/02/27/detroit-future-city-black-middle-class-under-siege-but-opportunities-exist/) - [Rise & Shine: February 26, 2019](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/02/26/rise-shine-february-26-2019/) - [Report: To grow, Detroit Needs to Expand African-American Middle Class](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/02/22/report-to-grow-detroit-needs-to-expand-african-american-middle-class/) - [Detroit Future City Introduces Its Latest Report: "Growing Detroit's African-American Middle Class"](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/02/19/detroit-future-city-introduces-its-latest-report-growing-detroits-african-american-middle-class/) - [Report: Growing African-American middle class vital for equitable economic growth for Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/02/18/report-growing-african-american-middle-class-vital-for-equitable-economic-growth-for-detroit/) - [Detroit Future City road map’s done, now it’s time to implement the plan](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/03/02/detroit-future-city-road-maps-done-now-its-time-to-implement-the-plan/) - [Women Wednesday Spotlight: Anika Goss-Foster](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/03/21/women-wednesday-spotlight-anika-goss-foster/) - [NEIGHBORS: Community Blooms with New Life](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/02/17/neighbors-community-blooms-with-new-life/) - [Field Guide Winter 2019 Newsletter](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/02/17/field-guide-winter-2019-newsletter/) - For the Winter 2019 Field Guide Newsletter, the Detroit Future City team discusses its 2019 Grant RFP, two new lot designs and special winter gardening tips. - [Flashpoint 2/24/19: Congress members discuss issues; growing Detroit's black middle class](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/02/25/flashpoint-2-24-19-congress-members-discuss-issues-growing-detroits-black-middle-class/) - [Editorial: Stable neighborhoods will boost Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/02/22/editorial-stable-neighborhoods-will-boost-detroit/) - [College-educated Detroiters make less money: 5 possible reasons why](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/02/21/college-educated-detroiters-make-less-money-5-possible-reasons-why/) - [Detroit Future City Releases Report on “Growing Detroit’s African-American Middle Class”](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2019/02/20/detroit-future-city-releases-report-on-growing-detroits-african-american-middle-class/) - 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[Organizational Development: DFC Grows a Future of Its Own](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/12/21/organizational-development-dfc-grows-a-future-of-its-own/) - [Community & Economic Development: Detroit Putting Its Legacy to Work](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/12/21/community-economic-development-detroit-putting-its-legacy-to-work/) - [Land Use & Sustainability: Green Culture Shift Gains Momentum in 2018](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/12/21/land-use-sustainability-green-culture-shift-gains-momentum-in-2018/) - [Detroit Housing Experts Launch Compact to Strengthen the Single-Family Housing Market in Detroit Neighborhoods](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/11/05/4376/) - [VOLUNTEERS WANTED - Detroit Future City (DFC) is looking for YOU!](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/12/03/volunteers-wanted-detroit-future-city-dfc-is-looking-for-you/) - [Brick + Beam Detroit to grow home rehab classes with $150,000 grant](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/11/15/brick-beam-detroit-to-grow-home-rehab-classes-with-150000-grant/) - 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[Mini-Grant Program Taking on Detroit’s Vacant Lots, One by One](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/01/25/mini-grant-program-taking-on-detroits-vacant-lots-one-by-one/) - [Detroit groups get nearly $100,000 in grants for vacant lot rehab projects](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/01/17/detroit-groups-get-nearly-100000-in-grants-for-vacant-lot-rehab-projects/) - [Land + Water WORKS Ambassador Program](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/12/20/3879/) - [10 Detroit Community Groups Get Help Managing Stormwater](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/01/17/10-detroit-community-groups-get-help-managing-stormwater/) - [The best ways to make a difference in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/11/28/the-best-ways-to-make-a-difference-in-detroit/) - [Kresge Foundation commits $6 million to Detroit neighborhood projects](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/01/17/kresge-foundation-commits-6-million-to-detroit-neighborhood-projects/) - [DFC Awards Nearly $100k to Help Detroiters Revitalize Vacant Land | Introduced New Stormwater Credit Track](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2018/01/16/2018-field-guide-to-working-with-lot-mini-grant-winners-announced/) - 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[Detroit Future City’s Field Guide To Working With Lots Mini-Grant Program](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/11/10/detroit-future-citys-field-guide-to-working-with-lots-mini-grant-program-2/) - ['Detroit Future City' Enters a New Stage](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/11/10/detroit-future-city-enters-a-new-stage/) - [See what's in Detroit Future City's strategic plan](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/11/09/see-whats-in-detroit-future-citys-strategic-plan/) - [In Detroit, flipping the script on inequality](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/11/02/in-detroit-flipping-the-script-on-inequality/) - [A Tactical Preservation Strategy for Detroit’s Conners Creek Power Plant](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/11/02/a-tactical-preservation-strategy-for-detroits-conners-creek-power-plant/) - [Black Urbanists, Part 1: Academia](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/10/26/black-urbanists-part-1-academia/) - [UNI Urban Neighborhood Initiative Vacant 2 Vibrant - A Guide to Working with Lots](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/10/30/uni-urban-neighborhood-initiative-vacant-2-vibrant-a-guide-to-working-with-lots/) - 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Find uses for 900 vacant manufacturing sites](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/06/02/3399/) - [Detroit Future City Vacant Industrial Properties Report](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/06/02/detroit-future-city-vacant-industrial-properties-report/) - [900 vacant industrial sites in Detroit seem 'like a crisis'](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/06/02/900-vacant-industrial-sites-in-detroit-seem-like-a-crisis/) - [Whats Behind Detroit's Small Business Disparity?](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/05/22/3371/) - [Detroit Future City discusses its Housing Report on Detroit Public Television](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/03/31/33017-detroit-future-city-housing-report/) - [March 2017 Field Guide E-newsletter: Planning Your Vacant Lot Transformation](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/03/30/march-2017-field-guide-e-newsletter-planning-your-vacant-lot-transformation/) - [DFC Special Report: Renting in Detroit – A Market that Demands Attention](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/03/06/dfc-special-report-renting-in-detroit-a-market-that-demands-attention/) - [Detroit Future City sponsors Detroit Policy Conference focusing on city's resurgence, collaboration](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/02/16/detroit-future-city-sponsors-detroit-policy-conference-focusing-on-citys-resurgence-collaboration/) - [DFC Implementation Office is Seeking a Sustainable Landscapes Manager](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/02/09/dfc-implementation-office-is-seeking-a-sustainable-landscapes-manager/) - [January 2017 E-newsletter: Field Guide to Working with Lots Mini-grant Program Back for Year Two](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/02/09/january-2017-e-newsletter-field-guide-to-working-with-lots-mini-grant-program-back-for-year-two/) - [DFC Executive Director sees a need for more minority-owned businesses in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/01/31/dfc-executive-director-speaks-about-local-black-businesses-facing-clout-issues/) - [Neighborhoods Rising: The Growth, Development Within The City Of Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/01/31/3228/) - [Knight Cities Challenge names 144 finalists, 21 in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/01/25/knight-cities-challenge-names-144-finalists-21-in-detroit/) - [2017 Field Guide Mini-Grant Winners](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/01/12/2017-field-guide-mini-grant-winners/) - [Kresge Detroit chief reflects on 15-year revival effort](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/01/09/kresge-detroit-chief-reflects-on-15-year-revival-effort/) - [A Few of Detroit Future City’s Favorite Things in 2016](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2017/01/04/a-few-of-detroit-future-citys-favorite-things-in-2016/) - [DFC Implementation Office Seeking Director of Community and Economic Development](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/12/02/dfc-implementation-office-is-seeking-director-of-community-and-economic-development/) - [October 2016 E-Newsletter: Empowering Detroiters through Neighborhood Revitalization Resources](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/11/09/october-2016-e-newsletter-empowering-detroiters-through-neighborhood-revitalization-resources/) - [Detroit engages with its community to solve its raw sewage and storm water problem using the Strategic Framework](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/11/09/detroit-engages-with-its-community-to-solve-its-raw-sewage-and-storm-water-problem-using-the-strategic-framework/) - [Detroit Future City, Michigan Community Resources mini grants spur green infrastructure projects](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/11/08/detroit-future-city-michigan-community-resources-mini-grants-spur-green-infrastructure-projects/) - [DFC Sponsors Neighborhoods Rising Summit To Offer Ideas, Tools, Actions To Transform Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/10/28/neighborhoods-rising-summit-to-offers-ideas-tools-actions-to-transform-detroit/) - [Turning Detroit's Abandoned Homes Into Greenhouses Using the DFC Strategic Framework](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/10/24/turning-detroits-abandoned-homes-into-greenhouses-using-the-dfc-strategic-framework/) - [Where Small Businesses Are Powering Inner-City Neighborhoods](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/10/20/where-small-businesses-are-powering-inner-city-neighborhoods/) - [Kresge Foundation Seeks Detroit Nonprofits to Fund $2M in Neighborhood Projects](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/10/14/kresge-foundation-seeks-detroit-nonprofits-to-fund-2m-in-neighborhood-projects/) - [Have An Idea To Transform Detroit Neighborhoods? Kresge Foundation Giving $2 Million In Grants](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/10/14/have-an-idea-to-transform-detroit-neighborhoods-kresge-foundation-giving-2-million-in-grants/) - [How Detroit's turnaround began long before bankruptcy](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/10/14/how-detroits-turnaround-began-long-before-bankruptcy/) - [DIY spirit brings businesses to vacant Detroit land](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/10/14/diy-spirit-brings-businesses-to-vacant-detroit-land/) - [Using the DFC Strategic Framework to Rethink Vacant Land Transformation](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/10/14/using-the-dfc-strategic-framework-to-rethink-vacant-land-transformation/) - [Do-it-yourself spirit brings business to vacant Detroit land](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/10/04/dfc-land-use-recommendations-bring-business-to-vacant-detroit-land/) - [Data from survey proved invaluable in shaping the Detroit Future City plan](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/09/29/data-from-survey-proved-invaluable-in-shaping-the-detroit-future-city-plan/) - [Detroit Future City amongst Business Leaders to Speaks at Reap Summit on Orlando Blueprint’s Minority Business Success](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/09/26/business-leaders-speaks-at-reap-summit-on-orlando-blueprints-minority-business-success/) - [30 Top Landscape Architecture Projects Earn 2016 ASLA Professional Awards](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/09/21/30-top-landscape-architecture-projects-earn-2016-asla-professional-awards/) - [Impact of 'National Treasure' status for Jefferson-Chalmers to take a while](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/09/15/impact-of-national-treasure-status-for-jefferson-chalmers-to-take-a-while/) - [Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood gets National Treasure status](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/09/07/jefferson-chalmers-neighborhood-gets-national-treasure-status/) - [How Grand Rapids, other cities are prepping for next big storm](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/09/02/how-grand-rapids-other-cities-are-prepping-for-next-big-storm/) - [Detroit banks on green infrastructure to rescue city from heavy rains](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/09/01/detroit-banks-on-green-infrastructure-to-rescue-city-from-heavy-rains/) - [Growing Pains for Detroit's Urban Farms](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/08/31/growing-pains-for-detroits-urban-farms/) - [Must Detroit Shrink to Survive?](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/08/16/must-detroit-shrink-to-survive/) - [DFC Implementation Office is Seeking Graphic Design Firm](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/08/15/dfc-implementation-office-is-seeking-graphic-design-firm/) - [Landscapers, barbers come together to give Detroit a trim](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/07/24/landscapers-barbers-come-together-to-give-detroit-a-trim/) - [Barbers and landscapers join forces to transform vacant city lots](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/07/20/barbers-and-landscapers-join-forces-to-transform-vacant-city-lots/) - [Latest 2016 E-Newsletter: Field Guide Implementation Update, Impact Detroit Partnership for Capacity Building, and Welcoming Seven New Board Members](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/07/13/latest-2016-e-newsletter-field-guide-implementation-update-impact-detroit-partnership-for-capacity-building-and-welcoming-seven-new-board-members/) - [Blight Bootcamp seeks to inform public today in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/06/27/blight-bootcamp-seeks-to-inform-public-today-in-detroit/) - [Detroit Future City: The Buzz](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/06/14/thebuzz/) - [Detroit Future City Presents: Lots of Stories, Featuring North Rosedale Park Civic Association and Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/05/25/detroit-future-city-presents-lots-of-stories-featuring-north-rosedale-park-civic-association-and-grandmont-rosedale-development-corporation/) - [Detroit Future City Presents: Lots of Stories, Featuring Challenge Detroit Partnership](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/05/25/detroit-future-city-presents-lots-of-stories-featuring-challenge-detroit-partnership/) - [Detroit Future City partners with Challenge Detroit for the Land Use Challenge](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/05/23/detroit-future-city-partners-with-challenge-detroit-for-the-land-use-challenge/) - [Weekly reader responses ](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/05/18/weekly-reader-responses/) - [DFC Open Space Report](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/04/22/dfc-open-space-report/) - [The Detroit Future City Community Innovation Fund](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/03/28/the-detroit-future-city-community-innovation-fund/) - [DFC Presents: Lots of Stories, Featuring Ms. Dorothy Baker](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/03/23/dfc-presents-lots-of-stories-featuring-ms-dorothy-baker/) - [DFC Presents: Lots of Stories, Featuring Jeffrey Jones with Bounce Back Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/03/23/dfc-presents-lots-of-stories-featuring-jeffrey-jones-with-bounce-back-detroit/) - [Kresge Foundation awards $1.5 million in grants for Detroit projects](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/03/17/kresge-foundation-awards-1-5-million-in-grants-for-detroit-projects/) - [Kresge Foundation Commits $2.2 Million For Detroit Revitalization, Neighborhoods](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/03/16/kresge-foundation-commits-2-2-million-for-detroit-revitalization-neighborhoods/) - [Kresge grants to transform vacant lots, buildings](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/03/15/kresge-grants-to-transform-vacant-lots-buildings/) - [Seed Saturday Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/03/09/seed-saturday-detroit/) - [Green infrastructure techniques are for properties big and small](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/03/08/green-infrastructure-techniques-are-for-properties-big-and-small/) - [February development news round-up: Breweries, apartments, vacant lots, and more](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/02/23/february-development-news-round-up-breweries-apartments-vacant-lots-and-more/) - [Filling Vacant Lots With Neighbourhood Projects](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/02/16/filling-vacant-lots-with-neighbourhood-projects/) - [New zoning in Midtown would emphasize walkability](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/02/15/new-zoning-in-midtown-would-emphasize-walkability/) - [Vacant Lots Get New Life with Detroit Future City Mini-Grants](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/02/05/vacant-lots-get-new-life-with-detroit-future-city-mini-grants/) - [2016 Field Guide Mini Grant Winners](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/02/05/2016-field-guide-mini-grant-winners/) - [A Letter from Anika Goss-Foster, Executive Director of Detroit Future City ](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/02/01/a-letter-from-anika-goss-foster-executive-director-of-detroit-future-city/) - [The DFC Implementation Office is Hiring](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/01/21/the-dfc-implementation-office-is-hiring/) - [DFC Leads Discuss on Adapting Urban Vacant Land to Mitigate Hazards](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/01/21/dfc-leads-discuss-on-adapting-urban-vacant-land-to-mitigate-hazards/) - [20 Detroit projects selected as finalists for Knight Cities Challenge](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/01/13/20-detroit-projects-selected-as-finalists-for-knight-cities-challenge/) - [DFC's 2016 Knight Cities Challenge Finalists](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/01/12/dfcs-2016-knight-cities-challenge-finalists/) - [Knight Announces Finalists for Cities Challenge](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2016/01/12/knight-announces-finalists-for-cities-challenge/) - [Former DFC team member becomes executive director of the Detroit land bank authority](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/12/21/former-dfc-team-member-becomes-executive-director-of-the-detroit-land-bank-authority/) - [Building a Community of Rehabbers to Support Revitalization](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/12/16/building-a-community-of-rehabbers-to-support-revitalization/) - [In last decade, metro Detroit communities take big steps to address regional problems](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/12/16/in-last-decade-metro-detroit-communities-take-big-steps-to-address-regional-problems/) - [Reminder! DFC’s Field Guide to Working with Lots Mini-grant Applications is due Monday, Dec. 21 at Noon.](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/12/15/reminder-dfcs-field-guide-to-working-with-lots-mini-grant-applications-is-due-monday-dec-21-at-noon/) - [Keep Growing Detroit offers Community Gardening Program to Detroiters](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/12/10/keep-growing-detroit-offers-community-gardening-program-to-detroiters/) - [Layers of government inhibit the regional cooperation we need](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/11/30/layers-of-government-inhibit-the-regional-cooperation-we-need/) - [Apply for up to $5,000 to improve a vacant lot in Detroit!](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/11/25/apply-for-up-to-5000-to-improve-a-vacant-lot-in-detroit/) - [Detroit Future City Names New Executive Director](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/11/24/detroit-future-city-names-new-executive-director/) - [Anika Goss-Foster Tapped to Lead Detroit Future City As it Becomes an Independent Non-profit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/11/23/anika-goss-foster-tapped-to-lead-detroit-future-city-as-it-becomes-an-independent-non-profit/) - [ioby announces open positions in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/11/18/ioby-announces-open-positions-in-detroit/) - [November 2014 E-Newsletter: Land & Building Resources Priority: Transforming Vacant Land into an Innovative Open Space Network](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/11/15/november-2014-e-newsletter-land-building-resources-priority-transforming-vacant-land-into-an-innovative-open-space-network/) - [CCP Report: Open Space in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/11/12/ccposreport/) - [Detroit Future City initiative uniting communities through vacant land revitalization](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/11/02/detroit-future-city-initiative-uniting-communities-through-vacant-land-revitalization/) - [October 2015 E-Newsletter: DETROIT OPPORTUNITY SITES: DFC Participates In Industrial Adaptive Reuse Research Initiative](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/10/30/october-2015-e-newsletter-detroit-opportunity-sites-dfc-participates-in-industrial-adaptive-reuse-research-initiative/) - [Learning From Europe to Advance Innovative Redevelopment](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/10/30/learning-from-europe-to-advance-innovative-redevelopment/) - [5 ideas for creating a shared regional vision for southeast Michigan”](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/10/29/5-ideas-for-creating-a-shared-regional-vision-for-southeast-michigan/) - [Turning to "Paradise" for equitable growth in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/10/26/turning-to-paradise-for-equitable-growth-in-detroit/) - [Detroit to take stage at world's top architecture show](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/10/26/detroit-to-take-stage-at-worlds-top-architecture-show/) - [Ideas to repurpose 4 Detroit sites to be shown at 2016 Architecture Biennale in Venice](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/10/24/ideas-to-repurpose-4-detroit-sites-to-be-shown-at-2016-architecture-biennale-in-venice/) - [Detroit Future City Brings Together Regional Leaders at the DIA](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/10/20/detroit-future-city-brings-together-regional-leaders-at-the-dia/) - [Detroit Future City Issues Field Guide For Residents](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/10/12/detroit-future-city-issues-field-guide-for-residents/) - [Detroit Future City Releases Field Guide Tool to Help Detroiters Transform Vacant Land](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/10/05/detroit-future-city-releases-field-guide-tool-to-help-detroiters-transform-vacant-land/) - [Detroit is even putting worms to work revitalizing city](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/10/05/detroit-is-even-putting-worms-to-work-revitalizing-city/) - [Online tool to help Detroiters transform vacant lots](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/10/05/online-tool-to-help-detroiters-transform-vacant-lots/) - [How 85,000 worms are helping vacant Detroit lots](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/10/05/how-85000-worms-are-helping-vacant-detroit-lots/) - [Federal funds should help manage storms](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/08/19/federal-funds-should-help-manage-storms/) - [Redesigning Detroit: Mayor Mike Duggan's blueprint unveiled](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/08/18/redesigning-detroit-mayor-mike-duggans-blueprint-unveiled/) - [DFC's Involvement with Resilience Technical Assistance](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/08/07/resilience-technical-assistance/) - [DFC Statement about Resilience Announcement](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/08/07/dfc-statement-about-resilience-announcement/) - [Detroit Future City opens search for new director](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/07/30/detroit-future-city-opens-search-for-new-director/) - [DFC Executive Director Recruitment Profile](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/07/30/dfc-executive-director-recruitment-profile/) - [DFC Begins Search for New Executive Director as part of Transition to an Independent Non-profit Organization](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/07/30/dfc-begins-search-for-new-executive-director-as-part-of-tranistion-to-an-independent-non-profit-organization/) - [Plans progress for 26-mile bike path around Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/07/25/plans-progress-for-26-mile-bike-path-around-detroit/) - [DFC June E-newsletter: New Urban Places Collaboration Continues, Blight Bootcamp in July and Ideas for Innovation](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/06/30/dfc-june-e-newsletter-new-urban-places-collaboration-continues-blight-bootcamp-in-july-and-ideas-for-innovation/) - [With each new idea, momentum builds in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/06/18/with-each-new-idea-momentum-builds-in-detroit/) - [Week of events will promote a more livable Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/06/16/week-of-events-will-promote-a-more-livable-detroit/) - [Detroit Future City to Become Independent Non-profit An Exciting Step in its Evolution](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/06/12/detroit-future-city-to-become-independent-non-profit-an-exciting-step-in-its-evolution/) - [Detroit Future City stresses need for neighborhoods, new minds in city's comeback](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/06/03/detroit-future-city-stresses-need-for-neighborhoods-new-minds-in-citys-comeback/) - [Brainstorming at Packard](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/05/31/brainstorming-at-packard/) - [On Detroit’s East Side, Managing Vacant Land Takes Collaboration](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/05/21/on-detroits-east-side-managing-vacant-land-takes-collaboration/) - [I can't wait 50 years to live well in my Detroit neighborhood](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/05/07/i-cant-wait-50-years-to-live-well-in-my-detroit-neighborhood/) - [Why Motown is poised to come roaring back](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/04/20/why-motown-is-poised-to-come-roaring-back/) - [April E-Newsletter: Launching Ideas for Innovation, Impact of Kresge Innovative Projects and Knight Cities Challenge Win](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/04/15/april-e-newsletter-launching-ideas-for-innovation-impact-of-kresge-innovative-projects-and-knight-cities-challenge-win/) - [Regional approach urged to move Detroit forward](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/04/14/regional-approach-urged-to-move-detroit-forward/) - [‘Great City’ meeting in Detroit will focus on future](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/04/13/great-city-meeting-in-detroit-will-focus-on-future/) - ["The Making of a Great City" - New program to help Detroit reach its full potential](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/04/13/the-making-of-a-great-city-new-program-to-help-detroit-reach-its-full-potential/) - [Detroit can be model for how to do things right](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/04/13/detroit-can-be-model-for-how-to-do-things-right/) - [DFC ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVE TO ADVANCE ACTIVATION OF FRAMEWORK PLAN](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/04/08/dfc-announces-new-initiative-to-advance-activation-of-framework-plan/) - [Kresge Foundation gives $1.6 million to strengthen Detroit neighborhoods](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/04/01/kresge-foundation-gives-1-6-million-to-strengthen-detroit-neighborhoods/) - [Five Detroit proposals among Knight Cities winners](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/03/31/five-detroit-proposals-among-knight-cities-winners/) - [A Guide To Vacant Land Is Coming Soon](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/03/11/a-guide-to-vacant-land-is-coming-soon/) - [New ideas to revive empty lots](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/03/09/new-ideas-to-revive-empty-lots/) - [Can Duggan change history of failed master plans?](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/02/26/can-duggan-change-history-of-failed-master-plans/) - [Chandler Park to rise again with $20M makeover](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/02/16/chandler-park-to-rise-again-with-20m-makeover/) - [January/February E-Newsletter: DFC Implementation Office's 2015 Outlook](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/02/15/januaryfebruary-e-newsletter-dfc-implementation-offices-2015-outlook/) - [Detroit Future City Team Receives Scholarship to Assist with Development of Vacant Property Strategy](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/01/29/detroit-future-city-team-receives-scholarship-to-assist-with-development-of-vacant-property-strategy/) - [Feedback: Detroit Future City sets the record straight](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/01/28/feedback-detroit-future-city-sets-the-record-straight/) - [Detroit Knight finalists think outside the box](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/01/18/detroit-knight-finalists-think-outside-the-box/) - [Here Are the Knight Cities Challenge Finalists](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/01/12/here-are-the-knight-cities-challenge-finalists/) - [Why the Motor City's 50-Year Plan Should Be a Blueprint for Other Urban Areas](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/01/09/why-the-motor-citys-50-year-plan-should-be-a-blueprint-for-other-urban-areas/) - [Detroit, a living example of positive business](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2015/01/08/detroit-a-living-example-of-positive-business/) - [Face Time: Ken Cockrel Jr. responds to Detroit Future City’s criticisms](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/12/24/face-time-ken-cockrel-jr-responds-to-detroit-future-citys-criticisms/) - [Street Beat: Detroit Future City, M-1 Rail, And The New District Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/12/19/street-beat-detroit-future-city-m-1-rail-and-the-new-district-detroit/) - [The Detroit hustle: When love for the city goes beyond the 9-to-5](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/12/17/the-detroit-hustle-when-love-for-the-city-goes-beyond-the-9-to-5/) - [Detroit's blight-removal campaign ramps up](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/12/14/detroits-blight-removal-campaign-ramps-up/) - [December E-Newsletter: A Year in Review](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/12/12/december-e-newsletter-a-year-in-review/) - [Detroit Future City Implementation Office Activates 52 Pilot Initiatives](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/12/09/detroit-future-city-implementation-office-activates-52-pilot-initiatives/) - [I-375 project delayed, to be announced next year](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/12/05/i-375-project-delayed-to-be-announced-next-year/) - [Friends of the Rouge to host green infrastructure panel discussion](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/11/26/friends-of-the-rouge-to-host-green-infrastructure-panel-discussion/) - [DFC Studies Adaptive Re-use Best Practices in Germany](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/11/18/dfc-studies-adaptive-re-use-best-practices-in-germany/) - [Rapson: Detroit is on track for a positive future](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/11/12/rapson-detroit-is-on-track-for-a-positive-future/) - [Detroit Exits Bankruptcy—What’s Next for this City’s Nonprofits and Foundations?](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/11/10/detroit-exits-bankruptcy-whats-next-for-this-citys-nonprofits-and-foundations/) - [A Model in Detroit's Post-bankruptcy Plan](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/11/09/a-model-in-detroits-post-bankruptcy-plan/) - [Neighborhoods Summit seeks to bust blight, improve city](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/11/02/neighborhoods-summit-seeks-to-bust-blight-improve-city/) - [Detroit Green Corridor Initiative](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/10/28/detroit-green-corridor-initiative/) - [Meeting of the Minds Final Report](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/10/28/meeting-of-the-minds-final-report/) - [Kresge to help fund the dreams of Detroit neighborhoods](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/10/20/kresge-to-help-fund-the-dreams-of-detroit-neighborhoods/) - [October 2014 E-Newsletter: DFC's Neighborhood Priority: Improving the Quality of Life in Neighborhoods](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/10/15/october-2014-e-newsletter-dfcs-neighborhood-priority-improving-the-quality-of-life-in-neighborhoods/) - [Detroit Future City Takes Part in Detroit Weekend of Service Saturday](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/10/08/detroit-future-city-takes-part-in-detroit-weekend-of-service-saturday/) - [WWJ Special: Charlie Langton Talks Detroit Post-Bankruptcy With Esteemed Panel](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/10/07/wwj-special-charlie-langton-talks-detroit-post-bankruptcy-with-esteemed-panel/) - [Detroit Future City helps shape public, private visions into area's transformation](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/09/05/detroit-future-city-helps-shape-public-private-visions-into-areas-transformation/) - [Reanimate the ruins: Ideas for the Packard Plant](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/08/27/reanimate-the-ruins-ideas-for-the-packard-plant/) - [August/September 2014 E-Newsletter: DFC City Systems Priority - Renew Systems Strategically and Innovatively](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/08/15/augustseptember-2014-e-newsletter-dfc-city-systems-priority-renew-systems-strategically-and-innovatively/) - [Detroit Future City sponsored Neighborhoods Day covered by The Detroit News](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/07/22/detroit-future-city-sponsored-neighborhoods-day-covered-by-the-detroit-news/) - [Ken Cockrel Jr. commends Crain’s Detroit Business coverage of Detroit’s new CIO Beth Niblock](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/07/16/ken-cockrel-jr-commends-crains-detroit-business-coverage-of-detroits-new-cio-beth-niblock/) - [New York Times Magazine article discusses opportunities and developments in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/07/11/new-york-times-magazine-article-discusses-opportunities-and-developments-in-detroit/) - [July 2014 E-Newsletter: Detroit Future City’s Civic Engagement Priority](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/07/01/july-2014-e-newsletter-detroit-future-citys-civic-engagement-priority/) - [Detroit Future City Partners with College for Creative Studies' CPAD Program](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/06/13/dfc-partners-with-college-for-creative-studies-cpad-program/) - [New York Times editorial on fight against blight in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/06/07/new-york-times-editorial-on-flight-against-blight-in-detroit/) - [Xconomy on online map of Detroit’s vacant and blighted properties](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/06/04/xconomy-on-online-map-of-detroits-vacant-and-blighted-properties/) - [Detroit Future City to Host Inaugural Blight Bootcamp Saturday](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/06/04/detroit-future-city-to-host-inaugural-blight-bootcamp-saturday/) - [Detroit Future City to host ‘Blight Bootcamp’](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/06/03/detroit-future-city-to-host-blight-bootcamp/) - [June 2014 E-Newsletter: Eliminating Blight in Detroit's Neighborhoods](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/06/01/june-2014-e-newsletter-eliminating-blight-in-detroits-neighborhoods/) - [DFC Statement: Detroit Blight Removal Task Force Plan](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/05/27/dfc-statement-detroit-blight-removal-task-force-plan/) - [Denby High pushes students to tie their futures to Detroit's](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/05/15/denby-high-pushes-students-to-tie-their-futures-to-detroits/) - [Connecting Detroiters to Opportunity Through Transit Innovation](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/05/12/connecting-detroiters-to-opportunity-through-transit-innovation/) - [Dan Kinead, Director of Detroit Future City, profiled](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/05/08/dan-kinead-director-of-detroit-future-city-profiled/) - [May 2014: E-Newsletter Detroit Future City Economic Development Priority to Employ More Detroiters](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/05/01/may-2014-e-newsletter-detroit-future-city-economic-development-priority-to-employ-more-detroiters/) - [Ken Cockrel Jr., Executive Director of Detroit Future City, on ‘American Black Journal’ discussing Detroit Future City’s projects and priorities](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/04/30/ken-cockrel-jr-executive-director-of-detroit-future-city-on-american-black-journal-discussing-detroit-future-citys-projects-and-priorities/) - [No debate: Detroit Future City is the People’s Plan](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/04/02/1067/) - [Shoreline Cities Grant and Collaboration Advances DFC Strategic Framework](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/03/28/shoreline-cities-grant-and-collaboration-advances-dfc-strategic-framework/) - [Detroit Future City to Host Open House at New Implementation Office](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/03/10/detroit-future-city-to-host-open-house-at-new-implementation-office/) - [Detroit Future City’s plan discussed on WDET’s the Fraig Fahle Show](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/02/25/detroit-future-citys-plan-discussed-on-wdets-the-fraig-fahle-show/) - [Detroit leaders commitment to make Detroit Future City plan a reality](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/02/21/detroit-leaders-commitment-to-make-detroit-future-city-plan-a-reality/) - [CBS Detroit covers Detroit Future City’s 2014-2015 priorities annoucement](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/02/20/cbs-detroit-covers-detroit-future-citys-2014-2015-priorities-annoucement/) - [Detroit Future City Sets Priorities For 2014-2015, Opens New Office](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/02/20/detroit-future-city-sets-priorities-for-2014-2015-opens-new-office/) - [Deadline Extended: DFC Professional Consulting Services Request for Proposals](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2014/01/09/dfc-professional-consulting-services-request-for-proposals/) - [Detroit Future City Implementation Office Finalizes Leadership Team & Structure with Addition of Exec. Dir., Steering Committee](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2013/12/19/detroit-future-city-implementation-office-finalizes-leadership-team-structure-with-addition-of-exec-dir-steering-committee/) - [Statement About Goldman Sachs](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2013/11/26/statement-about-goldman-sachs/) - [Detroit Future City Pilot Project Studies Deconstrcution Methods, Removes 10 Abandoned Houses in Springwells Village Neighborhood](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2013/11/01/detroit-future-city-pilot-project-studies-deconstrcution-methods-removes-10-abandoned-houses-in-springwells-village-neighborhood/) - [Detroit Future City Receives Two Prestigious Awards](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2013/10/21/detroit-future-city-receives-two-prestigious-awards/) - [Detroit Future City Moving From Eastern Market Location, Plans for New Office and Organizational Structure Underway](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2013/07/29/detroit-future-city-moving-from-eastern-market-location-plans-for-new-office-and-organizational-structure-underway/) - [Mackinac Policy Conference Attendees to Get Copy of Detroit Future City](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2013/05/25/mackinac-policy-conference-attendees-to-get-copy-of-detroit-future-city/) - [Top Executives Hired to Lead Program Management Office for Detroit Future City](https://detroitfuturecity.com/2013/04/17/top-executives-hired-to-lead-program-management-office-for-detroit-future-city/) ## Pages - [Detroit Future City](https://detroitfuturecity.com/) - [Job Postings](https://detroitfuturecity.com/job-posting/) - [Our Team](https://detroitfuturecity.com/our-team-and-board-of-directors/) - [Land Use and Design](https://detroitfuturecity.com/what-we-do/land-use-and-design/) - [Tools](https://detroitfuturecity.com/resources/tools/) - [Detroit GreenSpace FAQs](https://detroitfuturecity.com/detroit-greenspace-faq/) - [Working With Lots Program](https://detroitfuturecity.com/our-programs/wwl-2020/) - Detroit Future City’s Working with Lots Program aims to accelerate vacant land revitalization in Detroit using the Field Guide to Working with Lots. - [DFC 10 Moments of Impact](https://detroitfuturecity.com/dfc-10-moments-of-impact/) - [Connect with Detroit Future City](https://detroitfuturecity.com/connect/) - Help impact the quality of life for all Detroiters by making a contribution online or by mail. 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In 2017, a maximum of $5,000 of the mini-grant can be utilized toward lot design implementation; the remaining $1,500 must be dedicated toward the maintenance of the lot, programming, and educational material expenses. - [Working with Lots Program 2016](https://detroitfuturecity.com/our-programs/wwl-2016/) - In 2016, Fifteen grassroots organizations from around Detroit received a share of $65,000 in mini-grants from Detroit Future City to transform vacant lots. - [Working With Lots Program 2018](https://detroitfuturecity.com/our-programs/wwl-2018/) - In 2018, Detroit Future City awarded grants to 10 grassroots organizations amounting to $97,500 to help implement lot designs from the organization’s Field Guide to Working with Lots. - [Our Priorities](https://detroitfuturecity.com/our-priorities/) - The DFC Strategic Framework is a shared vision for Detroit’s future that resulted from a massive, citywide public engagement effort. - [Detroit Future City FAQs](https://detroitfuturecity.com/implementation-office-faq/) - This page answers common questions addressed to Detroit Future City, like who we are, what we do and how we are funded. - [Archives](https://detroitfuturecity.com/archives/) - [Sample Page](https://detroitfuturecity.com/sample-page/) ## Events - [Economic Equity Innovation Series: Building Resilient Communities Through Homeownership](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/economic-equity-innovation-series-building-resilient-communities-through-homeownership/) - [2025 Future City Forum: Envisioning Opportunities for Detroit's Next 10 Years](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/2025-future-city-forum/) - [2025 Future City Forum Pre-Event Reception](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/2025-future-city-forum-pre-event-reception/) - [Power Up: Shaping an Inclusive Tech Economy for Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/power-up-shaping-an-inclusive-tech-economy-for-detroit/) - [2025 Future City Forum Keynote on PBS Books](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/2025-future-city-forum-keynote-on-pbs-books/) - [2025 Future City Forum Livestream on PBS](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/2025-future-city-forum-livestream-on-pbs/) - [Advancing Education and Workforce Outcomes for Detroit’s Latino/Hispanic Population Webinar](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/advancing-education-and-workforce-outcomes-for-detroits-latino-hispanic-population-webinar/) - [Economic Equity Innovation Series: Making the Middle-Class, Advancing Stronger and More Equitable Cities](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/economic-equity-innovation-series-making-the-middle-class-advancing-stronger-and-more-equitable-cities/) - [2024 Economic Equity Forum & Pre-Event Reception](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/2024-economic-equity-forum-pre-event-reception/) - [State of Micro and Small Businesses in the Detroit Region Webinar](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/state-of-micro-and-small-businesses-in-the-detroit-region-webinar/) - [Homeownership Month & Juneteenth Celebration](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/homeownership-month-juneteenth-celebration/) - [Equity in Advanced Mobility Call to Action Symposium](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/equity-in-advanced-mobility-symposium/) - [Keeping Your Family Home Webinar](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/keeping-your-family-home-webinar/) - [2023 Equity Forum Pre-Reception](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/2023-equity-forum-pre-reception/) - [2023 Equity Forum](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/2023-equity-forum/) - [East Ferry Warren: United by Dreams & Design](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/east-ferry-warren-united-by-dreams-and-design/) - [Growth Occupations Webinar](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/growth-occupations-webinar/) - [Growing and Retaining Detroit's Black Middle Class: An indication of economic equity](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/growing-and-retaining-detroits-black-middle-class-an-indication-of-economic-equity/) - [The 2022 Detroit Reinvestment Index Webinar](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/2022-detroit-reinvestment-index-webinar/) - [Detroit Future City's 2022 Equity Forum](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/2022-equity-forum/) - [Understanding the Rental Landscape Webinar](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/understanding-the-rental-landscape-webinar/) - [Middle Wage Jobs: Data, Challenges, and Best Practices Webinar](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/middle-wage-jobs-data-challenges-and-best-practices-webinar/) - [Economic Equity Innovation Series: Increasing Homeownership in Detroit Mortgage Lending](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/economic-equity-innovation-series-increasing-homeownership-in-detroit-mortgage-lending/) - [Detroit Future City's Second Annual Equity Forum](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/detroit-future-citys-second-annual-equity-forum/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Land Acquisition](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-land-acquisition-2021/) - [DFC Economic Equity: Let's Talk Data (Virtual Event) - Oct. 27](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/dfc-economic-equity-lets-talk-data-virtual-event/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Garden Maintenance - POSTPONED](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-garden-maintenance/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Water Catchment & Irrigation](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-water-catchment-irrigation/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Grant Writing & Resource Hustle Webinar](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-grant-writing-resource-hustle/) - [Working with Lots Grant Program 2020: Open Office Hours - Session 1](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-grant-program-open-office-hours-session-1/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Project Planning & Community Engagement](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-project-planning-community-engagment/) - [2020 Land + Water WORKS Coalition Ambassador Information Session #2](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/2020-land-water-works-coalition-ambassador-information-session-2/) - [2020 Land + Water WORKS Coalition Ambassador Information Session #1](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/2020-land-water-works-coalition-ambassador-information-session-1/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Bench Building](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-bench-building/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Planting Techniques](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-planting-techniques/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Leveraging Media & Communicating Your Vision](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-leveraging-media-communicating-your-vision/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Land Acquisition](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-land-acquisition/) - [Working With Lots: East Detroit DFC Office Hours](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/2019-office-hours-east/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Placemaking & Incorporating Art](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-placemaking-incorporating-art/) - [Working with Lots Implementation Tour 2019](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-implementation-tour/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Fall Garden Maintenance](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-fall-garden-maintenance/) - [Rain Garden Installation Workshop at Detroit Cristo Rey High School](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/rain-garden-installation-workshop-at-detroit-cristo-rey-high-school/) - [Rain Garden Installation at Oak Grove AME Church](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/rain-garden-installation-at-oak-grove-ame-church/) - [Maintaining Rain Gardens Workshop at Detroit Cristo Rey High School](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/maintaining-rain-gardens-workshop-at-detroit-cristo-rey-high-school/) - [Maintaining Rain Gardens Workshop at Oak Grove AME Church](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/maintaining-rain-gardens-workshop-at-oak-grove-ame-church/) - [Rain Gardens 101 at Oak Grove AME Church](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/rain-gardens-101-at-oak-grove-ame-church/) - [Rain Gardens 101 Workshop at Detroit Cristo Rey High School](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/rain-gardens-101-workshop-at-detroit-cristo-rey-high-school/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Building Benches](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-2019-building-benches/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Maintaining Perennials and Trees](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-2019-maintaining-perennials-and-trees/) - [Join Us for a Green Bike Tour!](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/join-us-for-a-green-bike-tour/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Planting Techniques](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-2019-planting-101/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series: Water Catchment, Irrigation Systems & Water Conservation](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-2019-water-catchment-irrigation-systems-water-conservation/) - [Working with Lots Workshop Series 2019: Volunteer Recruitment & Management](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/working-with-lots-workshop-series-2019-volunteer-recruitment-management/) - [Land + Water WORKS Ambassador Program 2019 Information Session 2](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/lwwc-amb-info-2019-2/) - [Land + Water WORKS Ambassador Program 2019 - Information Session 1](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/lwwc-amb-info-2019-1/) - [Land + Water WORKS Summit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/land-water-works-summit/) - [Land + Water Works Forum: District 5](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/land-water-works-forum-district-5/) - [2019 Working with Lots Grant Program Information Session #1](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/2019-working-with-lots-mini-grant-program-information-session-1/) - [2019 Working with Lots Grant Program Information Session #2](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/2019-working-with-lots-mini-grant-program-information-session-2/) - [Working With Lots: Southwest Detroit DFC Office Hours](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/wwl-2019-office-hours-southwest/) - [Working With Lots: West Detroit DFC Office Hours](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/wwl-2019-office-hours-west/) - [Land + Water Works Forum: District 2](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/land-water-works-forum-district-2/) - [Land + Water Works Forum: District 3](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/land-water-works-forum-district-3/) - [District 6 Land + Water WORKS Forum](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/district-6-land-water-works-forum/) - [Detroit Future City Working with Lots Mini Grant Information Session](https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/sample-event-july-31st/) ## Reports - [The State of Economic Equity In Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/report/the-state-of-economic-equity-in-detroit/) - [Growing Detroit's African-American Middle Class](https://detroitfuturecity.com/report/growing-detroits-african-american-middle-class/) ## Team Members - [Jeremiah Steen](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/jeremiah-steen/) - [Ashley Williams Clark](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/ashley-williams-clark/) - At the onset of Clark’s role as director, she will work to advance the planning phase objectives, which are to establish a common definition of economic equity; create an equity indicator dashboard; engage civic and community leaders, and residents around the effort; and develop technology that will allow stakeholders to track indicators over time. - [Edward Lynch, AICP](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/edward-lynch/) - [Vinita Wagh](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/vinita-wagh/) - [Tom Goddeeris](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/tom-goddeeris/) - [Shari Williams](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/shari-williams/) - [Sarah Peterson](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/sarah-peterson/) - [Sarah Hayosh](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/sarah-hayosh/) - [Patrick Crouch](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/patrick-crouch/) - [Nicole Brown](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/nicole-brown/) - [Kimberly Faison](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/kimberly-faison/) - [Jonathan Jenkins](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/jonathan-jenkins/) - [Janet Reyes](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/janet-reyes/) - [Dwayne Barnes](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/dwayne-barnes/) - [Cierra McFarlin](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/cierra-mcfarlin/) - [Anika Goss](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/anika-goss-foster/) - Anika Goss is the Chief Executive Officer of DFC who leads a team of experts to implement the DFC Strategic Framework, playing a crucial role in Detroit as an advocate for an equitable and sustainable future for the city. - [Kate Cherry](https://detroitfuturecity.com/team_member/kate-cherry/) ## Research - [Detroit Issues Guide 2026](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/detroit-issues-guide-2026/) - [Land Contracts in Detroit: Examining the Use of Land Contracts in Detroit's Housing Market](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/land-contracts-in-detroit/) - [Career-Connected Learning: Investing in Detroit's Future Talent](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/career-connected-learning-investing-in-detroits-future-talent/) - [2026 Update—Understanding the Rental Landscape: A Profile Analysis of Detroit Landlords](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/2026-update-understanding-the-rental-landscape-a-profile-analysis-of-detroit-landlords/) - [Tech Tomorrow: A Detroit Vision](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/tech-for-tomorrow-a-detroit-vision/) - [Grow Detroit's Middle Class](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/grow-detroits-middle-class/) - [Growth-Stage Businesses in the Detroit Region: Insights and Solutions to Fuel Economic Impact](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/growth-stage-businesses-in-the-detroit-region-insights-and-solutions-to-fuel-economic-impact/) - [Opportunities for the Next Mayoral Administration to Grow Detroit’s Middle Class](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/opportunities-for-the-next-mayoral-administration-to-grow-detroits-middle-class/) - [Advocating for Reparative Outcomes Along I-375: A Resident Guide](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/advocating-for-reparative-outcomes-along-i-375-a-resident-guide/) - [Saving for the Future: Land Conservation in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/saving-for-the-future-land-conservation-in-detroit/) - [Renting in Detroit: A Market that Demands Attention](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/detroit-renting-market-demands-attention/) - [Achieving an Integrated Open Space Network in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/achieving-an-integrated-open-space-network-in-detroit/) - [Vacant Industrial Properties Require Innovative Reuse](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/dfc-special-report/) - [State of Micro and Small Businesses in the Detroit Region](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/state-of-micro-and-small-businesses-in-the-detroit-region/) - [Rebuilding Home](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/rebuilding-home/) - [Detroit Mortgage Catalog](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/detroit-mortgage-catalog/) - [139 Square Miles – Examining Population, People, Economy & Place](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/dfc-open-space-report/) - [The Center for Community Progress Report: Open Space in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/the-center-for-community-progress-report/) - [Green Culture Shift – Embracing Open Space](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/green-culture-shift/) - [Insecurity Deposits: Addressing the Challenges of Rental Housing in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/rental-housing-in-detroit/) - [A DFC Special Report: Moving Detroit's Future](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/a-dfc-special-report-moving-detroits-future/) - [Growing Detroit's African-American Middle Class](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/growing-detroits-african-american-middle-class/) - [Milwaukee Junction District Framework Study](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/milwaukee-junction-district-framework-study/) - [Industrial Districts: Rethinking Strategies for Adaptive Reuse](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/industrial-districts-rethinking-strategies-for-adaptive-reuse/) - [Detroit Industrial Adaptive Reuse Initiative: Trends & Case Studies in North America & Western Europe](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/detroit-industrial-adaptive-reuse-initiative-trends-and-case-studies-in-north-america-and-western-europe/) - [A Detroit Property Owner's Guide to Bioretention](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/a-detroit-property-owners-guide-to-bioretention/) - [The 2019 Detroit Reinvestment Index](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/2019-reinvestment-index/) - [Detroit Green Stormwater Infrastructure Workforce Assessment](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/detroit-green-stormwater-infrastructure-workforce-assessment/) - [COVID-19: Future Resilience Demands Greater Equity Today](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/covid-19-future-resilience-demands-greater-equity-today/) - [Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity in Detroit – Perceptions and Possibilities](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/entrepreneurship-and-economic-opportunity-in-detroit/) - [Economic Equity: A Vision for Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/economic-equity-vision/) - [Depave Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/depave-detroit/) - [East Ferry Warren Neighborhood Green Space Plan](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/east-ferry-warren-neighborhood-green-space-plan/) - [Renting Home: Considerations For Developing An Equitable Single-Family Rental Housing Market In Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/renting-home/) - [The State of Economic Equity in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/the-state-of-economic-equity-in-detroit/) - [Centering Community Voice: A Blueprint for Incorporating Lived Experience into the Grantmaking Process](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/centering-community-voice-a-blueprint-for-incorporating-lived-experience-into-the-grantmaking-process/) - [Land and Water Works Coalition Impact Report 2017-2021](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/land-and-water-works-coalition-impact-report-2017-2021/) - [American Rescue Plan Act funds recommendations](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/american-rescue-plan-act-funds-recommendations/) - [Exploring Opportunities for Equitable Development in a Southwest Detroit Industrial District](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/exploring-opportunities-for-equitable-development-in-a-southwest-detroit-industrial-district/) - 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[The Detroit Reinvestment Index 2022](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/2022-reinvestment-index/) - [A Detroit Homebuyer’s Guide to Overcoming Mortgage Application Obstacles](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/a-detroit-homebuyers-guide-to-overcoming-mortgage-application-obstacles/) - [Growth Occupations: Opportunities for More Equitable Participation in Detroit’s Growing Economy](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/growth-occupations/) - [A Restorative Framework for Funding Equitable Community and Economic Development in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/funding-equitable-community-and-economic-development-the-role-of-philanthropy-in-advancing-economic-equity/) - [Home Sales in Detroit 2012-2021](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/home-sales-in-detroit/) - [Black Homebuyer Demand](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/black-homebuyer-demand/) - [A Call for Reparative Investment in Black Bottom Paradise Valley](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/a-call-for-reparative-investment-in-black-bottom-paradise-valley/) - [Small-Dollar Mortgages: The Role of Small-Dollar Mortgages in Detroit’s Housing Market](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/small-dollar-mortgages-the-role-of-small-dollar-mortgages-in-detroits-housing-market/) - [Economic Equity Indicators Update 2023](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/economic-equity-indicator-update-2023/) - [Keeping Your Family Home: Addressing the Challenges of Inherited Properties in Detroit](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/keeping-your-family-home/) - [Prosperidad Económica: Education and Workforce Outcomes for Detroit’s Latino/Hispanic Community](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/prosperidad-economica-education-and-workforce-outcomes-for-detroits-latino-hispanic-community/) - [Making the Middle Class: Leveraging Detroit’s Neighborhoods to Build a Middle-Class City](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/making-the-middle-class-leveraging-detroits-neighborhoods-to-build-a-middle-class-city/) - [Creating a Healthy Detroit: Understanding How the Systems We Live in Impact Our Health](https://detroitfuturecity.com/data_reports/creating-a-healthy-detroit-understanding-how-the-systems-we-live-in-impact-our-health/) - 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