Community Development
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Site Plan Development
Oakland Avenue Urban Farm was selected by the City of Detroit Planning Commission as an urban prototype to test innovative ideas in equitable redevelopment.
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Northend Community Resource Center
A dynamic hub for learning, collaboration, and community empowerment in Detroit’s North End.
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Red’s Jazz Shoe Shine
A once vibrant gathering space where young men learned invaluable life and trade skills, providing them with economic opportunities. More than a business—it was a legacy.
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The Landing
An agritourism, Artist Boutique, and Community Hub Project that will provide essential lodging for visitors, creating a new revenue stream for the Oakland Avenue Urban Farm while offering guests a unique agritourism experience.
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Agri Art Alley Way
In collaboration with artists from the Oakland Avenue Artists Coalition, this vibrant green art installation seamlessly integrates agriculture, art, and community in Detroit’s Northend.
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Northend Art & Culture Community Power Building Initiative
A community-led effort strengthening the community through organizing, storytelling, and cultural preservation.
Detroit Cultivator Community Land Trust
Founded in 2020, the Detroit Cultivator Community Land Trust (DCCLT) is a first-of-its-kind initiative dedicated to equitable development in Detroit’s North End. Managing over 50 city lots spanning 10 acres, DCCLT preserves land in public trust to ensure long-term affordability, protect against speculation, and sustain community-driven growth.