Transformation of vacant lots by foundations and third sector in Detroit, MI
Activities in neighborhoods after Detroit Future City Strategic Framework Plan
2016 Volume 15 Issue 1 Pages 50-55
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2016 Volume 15 Issue 1 Pages 50-55
Detroit, MI has lost its population more than 50% since 1950 and the city has been struggling with abandoned houses and vacant lots. Detroit Future City (DFC) Strategic Framework Plan completed with support of foundations in Detroit during the bankruptcy of the city in 2013. The plan proposed large-scale transformation of vacant lots into productive open spaces with the power of non-profit sectors and community groups in neighborhoods. This study focuses the change in its funding policy of Kresge foundation (the lead sponsor of DFC) after the completion of the plan based on the interview and review of the new program, which require a clear alignment to the plan. Also activities of DFC Implementation Office are reviewed based on their preparation of the tool-kit for transformation of vacant lots and the case study in Osborn district.
