Placemaking: Resources

Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) is a Michigan not-for-profit corporation and one of the nation’s leading comprehensive, integrated health systems.

Detroit, Michigan

In its remarkable 22 year history, Motor City Blight Busters, in conjunction with its coalition of community partners, can proudly claim 120,000 volunteers, who have contributed more than 658,000 volunteer hours to paint 684 homes, board up and secure 379 abandoned buildings, renovate 176 houses and build 114 new ones to make suitable housing for 1,160 people.

17405 Lahser Rd
Detroit, Michigan 48219

The mission of University Commons is to improve the physical and economic character of  the Livernois/McNichols corridors, support planning and development activities, host PR/marketing events, enhance communication among concerned stakeholders and public entities, and otherwise promote the quality of life within the area.

19966 Livernois
Detroit, Michigan 48221

The East Jefferson Corridor Collaborative (EJCC) is a partnership between the Jefferson East Business Association, Downtown Detroit Partnership, Villages Community Development Corporation and other key stakeholders who are committed to the economic resurgence of the East Jefferson Corridor.

8109 East Jefferson
Suite 1B
Detroit, Michigan 48214

Presented by the Detroit Creative Corridor Center (“DC3”), DDF is a community curated and supported design festival developed to showcase the talents and abilities of Detroit’s creative communities.

485 W. Milwaukee Ave.
Detroit, Michigan 48202

The Heidelberg Project is an open-air art environment in the heart of an urban community on Detroit’s East Side. 

42 Watson
Detroit, Michigan 48201

The Osborn Neighborhood Alliance works as a partner with the community to make sure kids are safe, healthy, well-educated and prepared for adulthood.

13560 E. McNichols
Detroit, Michigan 48205

East Jefferson
Detroit, Michigan

The City of Hamtramck Community and Economic Development department works to obtain and administer state and federal grant funding for community projects.

3401 Evaline
Hamtramck, Michigan 48212

The mission of the Living Cities Woodward Corridor Initiative is to empower low to -moderate income North End and Midtown residents by creating innovative partnerships and systems change to break down barriers to success for them. 

3939 Woodward Avenue, Ste. 100
Detroit, MI 48201

The Brightmoor Alliance is a coalition of nearly 50 organizations dedicated to enhance the capacity and the effectiveness of Brightmoor residents and stakeholders to transform our community into a community of choice.

17421 Telegraph Road
Detroit, MI 48219

Midtown Detroit Inc. was created to help guide development, enhance public awareness, encourage reinvestment, and celebrate the cultural aspects of the Midtown Detroit district. 

3939 Woodward Ave, Ste. 100
Detroit, MI 48201

At DC3, it's all about Detroit as a global center of creative innovation. DC3 provides business acceleration expertise, relocation services and talent development programs to ensure this vision becomes a reality.

CCS Taubman Center
460 W. Baltimore
Detroit, MI 48202