Detroit Future City’s Land Use and Design team works to foster equity, sustainability, and resilience in Detroit neighborhoods. In partnership with community and civic leaders, we deliver training and technical assistance, facilitate community change initiatives, and develop recommendations for effective open space policy and practices.
We have been a leader in promoting the use of Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and productive open space to build resilient neighborhoods. Through our Working with Lots Program, we have supported the implementation of more than 50 open space projects throughout Detroit neighborhoods, helping residents through grants and technical assistance to transform vacant lots into productive landscapes.
Our Land Use and Design team offers a range of customized consulting and support for open space projects in Detroit. We also facilitate, manage, and lead a select number of community change initiatives related to vacant land transformation. Let us know how we can work together to advance equitable land use in Detroit.
DFC convenes a diverse group of organizations and individuals interested in promoting an integrated open space system in Detroit. Through bi-monthly working group meetings, DFC helps promote knowledge sharing, collaboration, and land use innovation. Topics covered include parks, greenways, urban agriculture, reforestation, green stormwater infrastructure, and much more.
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